An Introduction to Oil Painting

by Ray Campbell Smith

Book Overview

Most art instruction books are much too general for the beginner. But every volume of The DK Art School gives the reader the precise information needed to create a delightful work of art. ...deliciously illustrated step-by-step instructional guides. --The New York Times

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564583724
• ISBN13: 9781564583727
• Release Date: January 1771
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

Book fine, but grimy.

The book was fine and exactly what I wanted. My only criticism is that it arrived with a bunch of black chunky grossness on the cover. It was not from a sticker- more like food. A simple wipe off would have appreciated.

A great book for beginners!

I enjoyed this book. It spent two pages on every topic that's important to beginning artists. It never rambled on about useless, trivial information. The author focused in on clear definitions and illustrations. This reader was never confused by the book's precise method in handling complicated exercises. These exercises not only explained the material, but also led to completed works of art. The book also had a small, but vital glossary. The glossary helped to reiterate important concepts, such as scumbling, aerial perspective, fat-over-lean painting and high-key colors (just to name a few). Reading this book is like taking an art class. It focuses in on the most important concepts; and, it explains them in a brief, succinct manner.

Really lays out the basics well

This is the kind of book that organizes the information you need to know in a logical and straight-forward manner. A great place to start for any aspiring artist.