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# Realistic Oil Painting: Contemporary guide to realistic oil painting,Underpaintings, Layered technique and direct painting method

**Price:** € 60.99
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- **What is this?** Realistic Oil Painting: Contemporary guide to realistic oil painting,Underpaintings, Layered technique and direct painting method
- **How much does it cost?** € 60.99 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

Build a reliable oil-painting process from the first tonal block-in to the final color and detail. This practical studio guide explains three core approaches—underpainting, layered painting, and direct painting—so you can choose a method that fits your subject and working style. Clear explanations and illustrated examples turn classical principles into a repeatable contemporary workflow. Inside, you will learn how to: • organize light, shadow, value, and form before adding detail; • create useful tonal foundations inspired by traditional studio methods; • control color, edges, and paint layers without making the surface muddy; • compare indirect, layered work with direct alla prima painting; • apply the methods to portraits, still life, and other realistic subjects. Written for beginners and self-taught painters who want a stronger technical foundation, the book also offers experienced artists a structured way to analyze and refine their process.

Review: Just what I have been looking for - I have bought a lot of books on oil painting and most follow the same pattern and are limited in what you can get from them. This book is different in that it contains the information and techniques that I want to produce the style and standard of finished product I aspire to. The YouTube Chanel has also been very helpful. I recommend trying the method of painting outlined in this book, as for a beginner it will yield satisfying results that will inspire you to continue. Note patience required.
Review: Exellent work! - The aythor has done exellent work and the book will help beginers and advanced painters to understand and practice techniques that will bring their paintings to a higher level.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 733,707 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 208 in Oil Painting 6,448 in Other Art Media & Techniques |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 148 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just what I have been looking for
*by "***" on 15 August 2021*

I have bought a lot of books on oil painting and most follow the same pattern and are limited in what you can get from them. This book is different in that it contains the information and techniques that I want to produce the style and standard of finished product I aspire to. The YouTube Chanel has also been very helpful. I recommend trying the method of painting outlined in this book, as for a beginner it will yield satisfying results that will inspire you to continue. Note patience required.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exellent work!
*by C***S on 28 July 2023*

The aythor has done exellent work and the book will help beginers and advanced painters to understand and practice techniques that will bring their paintings to a higher level.

### ⭐ No
*by C***N on 8 September 2025*

Very expensive for what it is. Not a great oil painting book at all

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