If you had ever thought about taking up oil painting but were unsure of the basics or if you have already tried but got a bit lost then this is the DVD for you. James starts with the basics of choosing and using materials and deals with paint consistency, brush marks and how to start your first painting He paints two simple still life pictures followed by a landscape and a busy market scene. His teaching style is friendly and supportive. James is a great communicator. James Willis is an experienced tutor and demonstrator who writes regularly for The Artist magazine. Artist: James WillisDuration: 120 minutesFormat: English, PAL To view a trailer for this DVD please click below: -n4