Whether you're a complete beginner or keen to improve your skills, Oils in 10 Steps is sure to help you on your way to becoming a true artist. Spanning various elements of this popular art form, this amazing guide will take you through all the essential techniques needed to produce fantastic artworks. Simply follow the series of below steps to master your skill, paint individual elements of a still life arrangement, then put them all together to create a beautifully composed and executed masterpiece. Steps include: 1 Get to know your materials 2 Create tonal underpainting 3 Hone your use of warm and cool colours 4 Experiment with alla prima 5 Use the classic glazing technique 6 Master the art of blending 7 Express yourself with impasto 8 Make textural effects 9 Get to grips with composition 10 Learn how to bring it all together