The Beginner’s Guide Oil Painting: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Techniques and Materials

It’s the medium of the masters—so join the great painters from Rembrandt to Pollack. You can minimize your expense by starting out with only the essentials, and by comparing grades of paint, brushes, palettes, supports, and accessories to find the best value for your needs. A gallery of paintings by contemporary artists will inspire you to cover each step, from brushwork to underpainting.