Water-Mixable Oils by Sarah Wimperis

Water-Mixable Oils by Sarah Wimperis is the perfect guide for artists looking to test out water-mixable oils. Through her expert instruction, Sarah will guide you step by step to become a master in the medium.

In this book you’ll be introduced to the beauty of watermixable oils and see how they match the rich pigmentation, buttery consistency and long drying times of your favourite oil paints. Sarah begins with a brief overview of the medium, explaining exactly what water-mixable oils are. Following the introduction, Sarah covers the materials you’ll need as well as brush care and paint storage. She also introduces basic colou palettes as well as exploring paint mixing and surface preparation.

There are multiple projects throughout the book that will help you build your confidence with the medium. The first explores colour, explaining how you can use colour to paint like Vincent Van Gogh. Five longer projects touch on the themes of abstraction, still life, landscapes, buildings and working from a photograph. All of which draw on the rich qualities of these paints. Each project includes a list of the materials you’ll need as well as the artist’s own top tips and skills. The book is full of useful anecdotes and words of wisdom Sarah has gained from her years of experience.