Water-Mixable Oils - Sarah Wimperis

Water-Mixable Oils by Sarah Wimperis is an accessible guide to working with water-mixable oil paints. This paperback edition introduces the medium and sets out practical techniques and projects for beginners.

Key details

• Author: Sarah Wimperis
• Subtitle: A beginner’s guide to painting in this vibrant medium
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 128
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 24 May 2023

Synopsis

Water-mixable oils deliver the rich pigment, buttery handling and long drying time associated with traditional oil paint, while removing the need for solvents. Sarah Wimperis begins with a clear introduction to what water-mixable oils are, then moves through materials and preparation, including brush care and paint storage, before addressing colour choices, mixing and surface preparation.

Six projects build confidence through varied subjects and approaches, from an initial exercise exploring colour in the style of Vincent van Gogh to longer studies that take in abstraction, still life, landscapes, buildings and working from a photograph. Each project includes a materials list, top tips and the skills being practised, alongside the author’s own practical observations. The book closes with guidance on storing and transporting finished work, even when paint remains tacky, and framing for impact; it is aimed at beginners looking to develop successful oil paintings.

Rackhams Reference : ET85LMUHC1