Sonny Williams Oil Painting Tuition
One-to-one lessons on drawing, colour mixing, brush strokes,
painting in layers, portrait painting, landscape painting, abstract painting
and much more for beginners, art students and experienced painters
Oil Painting Techniques
Step-by-Step with a Professional Artist
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19 July 2010
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The site map below is a complete and sequential listing of all pages that currently comprise the site. Click on any item to go directly to that page:
An Overview of the Tuition a descriptive introduction to the oil painting lessons
Key Foundations an introduction to the vital elements of oil painting
Drawing the role of drawing in successful oil painting
Blending and Value how to reproduce the real world in oil paint
True Colour Mixing the importance of really learning to mix colours for an oil painting
Composition learn how to compose an oil painting by controlling the relationships of it's parts
Alla Prima Oil Painting a popular method of oil painting
Layered Oil Painting the more traditional method of oil painting
Impasto Oil Painting enjoy the textural richness of full-bodied oil paint
Subjects introduction to the many subjects that can be explored during oil painting lessons
Portraiture a loved yet feared subject of oil painting, but can it be learned?
Still Life oil painting lessons on flowers, apples, potatoes, shoes, etc
Landscapes / Outdoors oil painting lessons on sunsets, forests, seascapes, etc
The Figure oil painting lessons on nudes, strangers, crowds, etc
Interiors oil painting lessons on rooms, theatres, caves, etc
Abstraction lessons to make purely abstract oil paintings
Additional Elements oil painting lessons on additional techniques, media, etc
Sequence of Lessons a full outline of the recommended sequence and content of oil painting lessons
Beginners Course the oil painting lessons needed to get an absolute beginner started and making their own oil paintings
Art Education the tutor's educational background in fine art and oil painting
Experience as an Art tutor the length and breadth of oil painting and other art taught
Background an overview of Sonny Williams as an artist
Layered Oil Paintings ongoing / recent layered oil paintings
Alla Prima Oil Paintings recent alla prima oil paintings
Earlier Painting earlier examples of oil paintings completed by Sonny Williams
Drawings a sample of drawings completed by Sonny Williams
Exhibitions & Awards an overview of the artist's exhibitions and awards as an oil painter
Kerrie Burn oil paintings by Kerrie Burn, completed during or following oil painting lessons
Layered Oil Paintings layered oil paintings by Carol Innes, completed during or following oil painting lessons
Alla Prima Oil Paintings alla prima oil paintings by Carol Innes, completed during or following oil painting lessons
Impasto Oil Paintings impasto oil paintings by Carol Innes, completed during or following oil painting lessons
Testimonial Carol's personal success story as a result of taking oil painting lessons
Afsheen Nasir oil paintings by Afsheen, completed during or following oil painting lessons
Dawn Reid a layered oil painting by Dawn Reid, completed during tuition
Layered Oil Paintings layered oil paintings by Hana Scammell, completed during or following oil painting lessons
Alla Prima Oil Paintings alla prima paintings by Hana Scammell, completed during or following oil painting lessons
Impasto Oil Paintings impasto oil paintings by Hana Scammell, completed during or following oil painting lessons
Testimonial Hana's personal success story as a result of taking oil painting lessons
Phil Woodward an oil painting by Phil Woodward, completed during tuition
Adult Learners, A-Level, Degree
One-to-one oil painting lesson fees for all levels except GCSE when taken one-to-one
Two People oil painting lesson fees for all levels except GCSE when taken in pairs
Three People oil painting lesson fees for all levels except GCSE when taken in threes
One-to-one oil painting lesson fees for GCSE students when taken one-to-one
Two People oil painting lesson fees for GCSE students when taken in pairs
Three People oil painting lesson fees for GCSE students when taken in groups of three
Oil Paints a list of the oil paints required for oil painting lessons
Brushes a note on oil painting brushes
Palette Knives the kind of knives that will be required for colour mixing and oil painting
Palette the kind of palette required for mixing oil paints
Oil & Turpentine the kind of oil and turpentine required for oil painting lessons
Oil Painting Paper the paper required for oil painting lessons
Canvas a note on the canvas required
Cleaning Materials the materials required to clean brushes and palette
Recommended Suppliers of Art Materials links to well-priced online suppliers of oil painting materials
Times Tuition is Available the art tutor's availability
Locations Where Tuition is Available areas where the tutor can visit
Take a Painting Holiday in East Grinstead the possibility of oil painting lessons for those living far from the tutor
Information / Free In-person or Email Consultation a contact from to ask the tutor questions or arrange a free consultation
Do I need to be talented to take painting lessons?
Will a particular style of painting be taught?
How many lessons will be needed?
How frequent should lessons be?
How long will each lesson last?
What if I need to cancel a lesson?
What if I don't have enough time or money?
Does the tutor offer tuition in any other art forms?
Which oil painting techniques does the tutor offer?
To what level can I take my oil painting technique?
Can I have oil painting tutorials (conversational)?
Are oil painting lessons for me / can I be taught?
How long does it take to learn oil painting?
Can I learn oil painting brush strokes?
Are oil painting brush techniques different to others?
Can I learn portrait oil painting?
Is portrait painting technique difficult?
Can I learn about painting portrait backgrounds?
Are there techniques for oil painting landscapes?
Are books worth reading for oil painting hints?
Is there a special oil painting palette?
Is linseed oil painting the usual kind of oil painting?
What is fat over lean oil painting?
Is it possible to dry oil paint more quickly?
Will the tutor teach me about cleaning paint brushes?
Does the tutor give oil painting workshops?
HOW TO GET STARTED simple steps to get you started on your oil painting lessons
Improve GCSE, A-Level and Degree Art Grades how to improve grades through stunning artwork
How Does Real Knowledge of the Primary Colours Help with Painting? the importance of really understanding colour
You CAN Learn Oil Painting Step-by-step is it possible to learn oil painting in an organized way?
Development of Artistic Ideas Through Writing the value of personal writing to clarify and develop your artistic ideas
Oil Painting Information - Is That Really True? dispelling falsehoods and peculiarities that circulate regarding oil painting
ART LINKS external links to art-related websites
