You don't need to wade through a bunch of boring oil painting theories before getting to the fun stuff. Not with Louise DeMore's help! In this beginner-friendly guide, she teaches you everything you need to start painting with oils right away—from tools and materials to how to put "the right color in the right spot."Quick and easy "Painting Primer" exercises show you simple ways to paint trees, flowers, and other popular subjects, while familiarizing you with a variety of application techniques. Building on everything you've learned, 12 step-by-step demonstrations help you put together your first still lifes and landscapes.About the AuthorAfter completing her bachelor's degree in mathematics from UCLA, Louise DeMore returned to the study of art at UCLA, Art Center College of Design and with private teachers, including the master teacher, Sergei Bongart.DeMore is a signature member of several prestigious art associations. Her award-winning paintings hang in many private and corporate collections.DeMore has taught classes, workshops and given demonstrations for over 15 years. She lives with her husband in California.