Painting the Nude in Oils

The nude has inspired artists for centuries and continues to inspire us today. Alongside a historical study of the nude in painting, this book introduces oil paint and gives advice on techniques when using this challenging and rewarding medium.

About the author

Adele Wagstaff divides her time between the studio and teaching courses in drawing and painting. Her work is based on direct observation, her focus being the human figure, portrait and still life. She exhibits widely and her work is held in collections throughout Europe. Adele has also written Painting Still Life in Oils for Crowood.

Summary

The nude has inspired artists for centuries and continues to inspire us today. Alongside a historical study of the nude in painting, this book introduces oil paint and gives advice on techniques when using this challenging and rewarding medium.

Product details

• Authors: Adele Wagstaff, Wagstaff Adele
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.01.2015
• EAN: 9781847979056
• ISBN: 978-1-84797-905-6
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 280 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 482 g
• Illustrations: 152 colour images, Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert, Raster, farbig
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Painting, drawing, colour; Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts; ART / Techniques / General, ART / Techniques / Oil Painting, Painting, drawing and art manuals, Painting & Art Manuals, Paintings and painting in oils