Oil Painting For Dummies
Chapter One
So You Want to Paint
In This Chapter
* Examining the history of oil painting and why it has endured for 500 years
* Discovering what it's like to paint with oils
* Finding the materials and space you need to start painting
* Developing your skills for a lifelong interest in painting
There you are, standing in front of a painting in a museum or gallery or art
fair, and you have the desire to create a work of art. You may have had
this feeling for quite some time but you don't know where to start. Or maybe
you've had lessons or a class in the past and it just didn't work out. We know
that for many people, learning how to paint is a lifelong goal. And we firmly
believe in your ability to reach that goal.
To make a painting or other work of art is to become a part of the cultural
expression of your society. It is to create something personal, something of
beauty or significance that is your vision alone. We also know that for many
people, learning to make art is the best way to gain a tru ... read full excerpt from Oil Painting For Dummies ebook
