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Member Since: Sep. 10, 2011

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Rachel Shirley

Biography

I have practiced oil painting from the age of six and have since been involved in countless projects and commissions. A graduate from Kingston University, Surrey and with a PCET teaching qualification from Warwick University, I have won competitions, taught life drawing and have written several books and many articles on oil painting and teaching art.

Where to find Rachel Shirley online

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/rachelshirleypaintings/Home
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/

Books

Begin Drawing with 8 Exercises and 8 Projects: Achievable Goals To Get You To Draw by
Price: $3.50 USD. Words: 11,970. Language: English. Published: September 13, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Drawing, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Pencil drawing
A beginner’s book on drawing, find 8 exercises and 8 drawing projects to suit most abilities. Explore incremental shading, negative space, symmetrical drawing and jigsaw pieces. Subject matter includes skylines, a horse’s head, flowers, figures, a drinking glass and more. A guide to the simple drawing kit and numerous step by step images are included.
30 Bite-Sized Oil Painting Projects on 6 Colour Themes (3 Books in 1) Explore Alla Prima, Glazing, Impasto & More via Still Life, Landscapes, Skies, Animals & More by
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 41,170. Language: English. Published: October 12, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Color
This art instruction tome forms the perfect companion to a new set of oil paints. It will be a long time before the prospecting artist need ever find inspiration on what to paint again. An amalgamation of 3 art instruction books: 10 Bite-Sized Oil Painting Projects Book: 1, 2 and 3 means a wealth of ideas can be found here in one place. With over 1000 images and in depth instructions.
The Ultimate Oil Painting Solution – for Landscape Art, Portraiture and Still Life (Three Books in One) by
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 80,810. Language: English. Published: October 12, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting
Ever had trouble with ellipses, perspectives, colour theory, skin tones, painting skies, reflections, water, eyes, fruit, glass, flowers and more? This bumper oil painting problem-solver tackles 78 such painting ‘peeves’ with suggested solutions. With 80,000 words, 78 chapters and around 400 images.
10 Bite-Sized Oil Painting Projects: Book 3 Practice Mark-Making & Alla Prima via Still Life, Animals, Woodlands & Skies by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 15,310. Language: English. Published: September 14, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
Ten easy step by step oil painting projects with full instructions and ample images. Projects include a dog’s profile, a flamingo, woodlands, topiary gardens, a daffodil, an onion, a sunset, a Cezanne classic, a riverside retreat and a footbridge. No need to look for inspiration. Begin oil painting practice immediately with this book.
10 Bite-Sized Oil Painting Projects: Book 2: Practice Glazing, Pointillism and More via Fruit, Landscapes, Water Scenes and Glass by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 17,770. Language: English. Published: March 10, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Teaching methods & materials / arts & humanities
This second book in the series lists further 10 oil painting demonstrations with step by step images and instructions to get the paint brush moving. The projects include landscapes, sky scenes, water scenes, fruit and glass. Includes a guide to the art materials and glossary. With 260 images.
10 Bite Sized Oil Painting Projects: Book 1 Practice Colour Mixing and Technique via Landscapes, Animals, Still Life and More by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 15,510. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
What does the artist paint after receiving oil painting materials? Find 10 simple oil painting demonstrations with step by step images and instructions to get the paint brush moving..The projects include landscapes, still life, animals and a colour mixing exercise. Achievable within 2 hours. Includes a guide to the art materials and glossary. With 360 images.
Oil Painting the Angel within Da Vinci’s the Virgin of the Rocks: Unleash the Right Brain to Paint the Three-quarter Portrait View by
Price: $3.50 USD. Words: 12,290. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
This essential oil painting instruction book guides the portraitist via in depth step-by-step instructions on how to paint Leonardo da Vinci’s angel that can be seen within his masterpiece, The Angel of the Rocks. With numerous colour images.
Windows on the Zeebrugge Raid 1918: With Rare Photographs of the Mole by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,550. Language: English. Published: April 29, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / World War I, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain
Learn about the drama of the Zeebrugge Raid of 1918., inspired by rare photographs of the Mole and its coast.. An easy read of a disastrous event. With photos taken by German naval officers.
No Need for an Easel or a Mahl Stick: Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner Made Simple by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 21,410. Language: English. Published: November 11, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting
A guide for the beginner in oil painting on what to buy and how to get that brush moving. With basic exercises on colour application to alla prima, shading and glazing. Find step by step demos on painting a first landscape floral art and animal painting. With hundreds of colour images.
Skin Tones in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters: Learn to Paint Figures and Portraits via Oil Painting Demonstrations by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 34,060. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
An oil painting guidebook outlining 10 step-by-step demos on completing figure paintings in oil taken from old masters. Each demo comprises on average 28 images in progress and instructions. Artists featured are Da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Gauguin, Ingres, Courbet, Rubens and Cezanne. Techniques explored include sfumato, sgraffito, cangiante and scumbling.
Oil Painting the Mona Lisa in Sfumato: a Portrait Painting Challenge in 48 Steps: A Step by Step Demonstration in Portraiture in Oils (after Leonardo Da Vinci) by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,120. Language: English. Published: May 29, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
This in depth painting demo to be included within my forthcoming book, Skin Tones in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters, explains how to paint the Mona Lisa in sfumato with oils. With numerous images showing the painting in progress accompanied with in-depth instructions. Features include guide to dry-brushing, glazing, troubleshooting and the art materials. With 66 images.
Why do My Skin Tones Look Lifeless? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Portrait Painting Peeves: Tips and Techniques on Oil Painting Portraits, Mixing Skin Colours, Eyes, Hair and More by
Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 29,530. Language: English. Published: September 21, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
A troubleshooting guide for portrait painters, this invaluable guide tackles each element separately. Find sections on starting out in portraiture, common problems with eyes, different-coloured hair, noses and remedial techniques. Find out the essential pigments to capture skin tones and much more. With over 150 images.
Portrait Painting in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters: Learn to Paint Portraits via Detailed Oil Painting Demonstrations by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 27,010. Language: English. Published: August 31, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
A guide for portrait painters, this book outlines 10 step by step demos on how to paint portraits in oils copied from old masters including Botticelli, Velazquez, Rossetti, Delacroix, Gauguin and more. Find preliminary chapters on preparing for portrait painting and troubleshooting common problems. Numerous techniques are explored. Contains 218 images.
Katie's Magic Teapot Omnibus Edition by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 130. Language: English. Published: April 29, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment, Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Pirates
Two stories recount Katie’s epic journeys to the cosmos and the oceans in her flying teapot. Accompanied by her cosmic pandas friends, Katie learns about the planets, stars and galaxies as well as dolphins, penguins and reef gardens. With illustrations throughout completed in oils.
Draw What You See Not What You Think You See: Learn How to Draw for Beginners by
Price: $3.50 USD. Words: 16,160. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Drawing, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Pencil drawing
This book may prove invaluable if you feel you suffer picture dyslexia or a lack of confidence in drawing. Drawing exercises start from the beginning designed to counter distorted perceptions in drawing and learn to really see. Practice drawing symmetry, abstract and negative shapes, shading and more. Book’s statistics: 15,500 words and around 90 images.
The Artist’s Garden in Oils: Eighteen Step by Step Guides: Step by Step Art Projects on Oil Painting: Flowers, Figures and More by
Price: $3.50 USD. Words: 20,730. Language: English. Published: March 19, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
This oil painting guidebook contains 18 step by step demonstrations on various subject matter found within the garden. With preparatory chapters, technique exploration, troubleshooting tips and instructions on how each painting was completed. Book’s statistics: 20,500 words and 182 colour images.
Landscape Painting In Oils: Twenty Step by Step Guides: Step by Step Art Projects on Oil Painting: Landscapes in Alla Prima, Impasto and More by
Price: $3.50 USD. Words: 19,320. Language: English. Published: October 21, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
This oil painting guidebook contains 20 step by step painting demonstrations on landscape art on various subject matter and techniques. With preparatory chapters, troubleshooting tips and full instructions on how each painting was completed. Book’s statistics: 19,000 words and 187 colour images.
How Can I Inspire my Painting Class? Lesson Plan Ideas for Oil Painting in Post Compulsory Education & an Essential Guide to Teaching by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 45,460. Language: English. Published: September 16, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Teaching
An invaluable guide for the oil painting teacher this book is in 2 parts: teaching theories and about oil paints. This book has around 50 lesson plan ideas. Preliminary chapters are dedicated to learning theories and classroom management. With 45,000 words and 90 images.
Ben's Little Big Adventure by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 90. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Pirates
Ben’s Little Big Adventure describes a boy’s quest for a midnight snack. Only trouble is, everything in his room seems to have grown. If only his toy vehicles had real engines. He could fly anywhere. With so much to climb and navigate, will Ben ever find his way to his prized biscuits and jam? A fun picture book for young children which includes colour illustrations completed in oils.
Katie and the Cosmic Pandas' Deep Sea Voyage by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 110. Language: English. Published: September 14, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment
Katie embarks upon a voyage in her magic teapot, accompanied with her friends the cosmic pandas. They learn about strange creatures that inhabit our oceans, including a manta ray, a whale, dolphins and lots more. Illustrations have been completed in oils.
Katie's Magic Teapot and the Cosmic Pandas by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 130. Language: English. Published: September 13, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment
A children’s picture ebook for toddlers, this story centres upon Katie who discovers her Gran’s teapot is magic and can fly through space. Accompanied by her cosmic pandas, they embark upon an educational journey through the stars and planets, learning about our cosmos along the way. Illustrations have been completed in oils.
Why do My Ellipses look like Doughnuts? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Still Life Painting Peeves: Colour Theory, Tips and Techniques on Oil Painting Floral Art, Fruit, Crockery and More by
Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 24,260. Language: English. Published: September 12, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
Tips on still life oil painting. Troubleshooting chapters include: ‘I have no interesting objects to paint,’ and ‘how do I make glass look real in my painting?’ Other solutions on offer are for issues surrounding: ellipses, perspectives, backgrounds and colour mixing. With 26 chapters, a step by step demo, glossary, over 100 images and 25,000 words.
Why do My Clouds Look like Cotton Wool? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Landscape Painting Peeves: Tips and Techniques on Oil Painting Landscapes for Beginners by
Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 24,150. Language: English. Published: September 10, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Oil painting, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to » Painting
Help for landscape artists faced with why clouds look like cotton wool or why mountains look like inverted cones. With 26 chapters, troublesome issues are tackled including painting trees, reflections, buildings and related issues, such as colour mixing and painting on a budget. With over 100 images, 25,000 words, demo and glossary.

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