First Steps in Painting (Artists Library) - Softcover

This book introduces artists to the basic principles of painting in all the major mediums - watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastel. It introduces the tools and materials needed for working in each, along with the fundamentals of drawing and painting. The book includes discussions on light, dimension, value, volume, perspective, form and subject choice. Practice exercises include painting a still life with two colours, painting a seascape with three colours, and painting a landscaoe with a full palette.