Learn to paint with oil pastels in this accessible book for the artist new to this exciting, vibrant medium.

Tim Fisher demonstrates how to use oil pastels, with in-depth explanations of mark-making; how to combine oil pastels with other media such as acrylics and watercolour; and how to work on and prepare a variety of surfaces.

This colourful guide features exercises and techniques to practise before you apply your skills to create six oil pastel paintings, on subjects ranging from animal portraits to trees, foliage, buildings and water reflections.

'If you thought oil pastels were just something for children, prepare to think again.' The Artist

'...look on in wonder as Tim shows you how you can use this neglected but simple medium to create real works of art...Just open this book at random and you'll be hooked.' Paint Magazine

Learn to paint with oil pastels in this colourful, accessible book for newcomers to the medium. Tim Fisher demonstrates how to use the oil pastels on their own, or in conjunction with acrylic inks and paints, and watercolours, on a variety of surfaces, to create beautiful paintings that will maintain their vibrancy for years to come.

The Beginner's Guide to Painting with Oil Pastels features six full step-by-step projects covering a variety of subjects including animal portraits, street scenes, boats and harbours, buildings and glorious landscapes. Tim introduces the reader to mark-making with oil pastels, explains the history of the medium, and how to protect and keep an oil pastel painting once it is complete.