AK Interactive 544 - AK Learning Series 18 - Oils in modelling

AK Learning 18 – oils in modelling

AK Interactive 544 is the eighteenth installment of the AK Learning guide series, entirely dedicated to working with oil paints. The publication shows how to master oils to realistically reproduce a wide range of surfaces and effects on models, teaching control of texture, light and colour to achieve deep, convincing finishes.

Throughout the book the reader explores the distinctive characteristics of oil paints, their drying times and versatility, as well as step-by-step methods for recreating complex visual effects.

Edition details:

• Title: AK Learning 18 – Oils in Modeling
• Reference: AK544
• Publisher: AK Interactive
• Series: AK Learning
• Subject: oil-paint techniques
• Pages: 92
• Binding: soft cover
• Language: English

What's inside

The guide covers the properties of oil paints and practical techniques for using them – from shading and highlighting, through filters and tonal transitions, to reproducing various surfaces and signs of use. Each topic is presented in a step-by-step layout supported by illustrations.

Who it's for

This is a practical guide designed both for beginners and for modellers who want to refine their craft and give their work greater expressiveness. The techniques can be applied to different types of models and figures.

About the publisher – AK Interactive:

AK Interactive is a renowned maker of paints and special-effect products, and a publisher of modelling publications. The AK Learning series is a line of accessible guides dedicated to specific painting and finishing techniques, built around a clear step-by-step layout.