<h2><center><b>The quick-start guide to great results! </h2></center></b><p><br><br><br><br>Oil painting doesn't have to be rocket science, although some books on the subject make it seem that way. Filled with encouraging, easy-to-follow instruction, <i>Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner</i> is a no-fear, no-experience-required guide to enjoyable painting and happy results. Focusing on the needs of the first-time painter, this book covers everything from selecting brushes and setting up your palette to key principles of color and composition, presented in a way that moves you confidently from first strokes to finished paintings.<UL><br><br><br><br><li>Mini demonstrations break down fundamental painting techniques in a clear, common sense way<br><br><li>12 step-by-step painting projects progress from simple landscapes, still life and flower paintings to more challenging subjects, such as animals, seascapes and portraits<br><br><li>The bonus DVD-workshop features the author creating two paintings from start to finish</UL><br><br><br><br>You'll learn tricks for keeping the greens in your landscapes looking fresh, advantages to working with water-soluble oil paints, simple tips for dynamic compositions and other expert advice to make your introduction to oil painting the beginning of a beautiful friendship.