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Oil Painting for Dummies: A Comprehensive Guide to the Art of Oil Painting by Gene Luen Yang

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Oil painting is a beautiful and rewarding art form, but it can be daunting to get started. That's where Oil Painting for Dummies comes in.

Oil Painting For Dummies

by Gene Luen Yang

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	325 pages
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This comprehensive guide, written by award-winning author and illustrator Gene Luen Yang, is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of oil painting, as well as for experienced painters who want to improve their skills.

Oil Painting for Dummies covers everything you need to know about oil painting, from choosing the right supplies to mastering the different techniques. You'll learn how to:

Set up your workspace
Choose the right brushes and paints
Prepare your canvas
Sketch your composition
Apply paint
Create different effects
Finish your painting

Oil Painting for Dummies is also packed with helpful tips and tricks from Gene Luen Yang, who has years of experience as an oil painter. He'll share his insights on everything from choosing the right colors to troubleshooting common problems.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, Oil Painting for Dummies is the perfect resource for learning and improving your skills. With its clear instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful illustrations, this book will help you create stunning oil paintings that you'll be proud of.

What's Inside?

Oil Painting for Dummies covers everything you need to know about oil painting, from choosing the right supplies to mastering the different techniques. You'll learn how to:

Set up your workspace
Choose the right brushes and paints
Prepare your canvas
Sketch your composition
Apply paint
Create different effects
Finish your painting

Oil Painting for Dummies also includes:

A troubleshooting guide for common problems
A glossary of oil painting terms
A gallery of beautiful oil paintings by Gene Luen Yang

About the Author

Gene Luen Yang is an award-winning author and illustrator. He is best known for his graphic novels, including American Born Chinese, which won the National Book Award in 2006. Yang has also written and illustrated several children's books, including Secret Coders and The Shadow Hero.

Yang is a passionate advocate for the arts. He believes that art can change the world, and he uses his work to promote understanding and empathy.