"Oil Painting" by William F. Powell is a comprehensive guide designed for both beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their skills. The book covers essential techniques, tools, and materials needed for oil painting, complemented by step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Powell shares insights into color mixing, brushwork, and composition, providing valuable tips on creating depth and texture in artwork. With a focus on developing a personal style and encouraging creativity, this guide empowers readers to express themselves through the medium of oil paints, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art form while enhancing their technical abilities. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Walter Foster Painting Kits .

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2002 by Walter Foster Publishing .