Oil Painting Techniques and Materials
Title | Oil Painting Techniques and Materials PDF eBook |
Author | Harold Speed |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 370 |
Release | 2012-04-24 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0486132692 |
Stimulating, informative guide by noted teacher covers painting technique, painting from life, materials — paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc. — a painter's training, more. 64 photos. 5 line drawings.
The Oil Painting Book
Title | The Oil Painting Book PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Creevy |
Publisher | Watson-Guptill |
Pages | 180 |
Release | 1999-03-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780823032747 |
Without equal anywhere in print today, this is the most complete guide to oil painting materials, and how to use them to derive best results from the medium.
Traditional Oil Painting
Title | Traditional Oil Painting PDF eBook |
Author | Virgil Elliott |
Publisher | Watson-Guptill |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Oils and fats |
ISBN | 9780823030668 |
"Traditional Oil Painting is that rare sourcebook that comprehensively covers the most advanced techniques and concepts of oil painting"--P. [2] of cover.
The New Oil Painting
Title | The New Oil Painting PDF eBook |
Author | Kimberly Brooks |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 235 |
Release | 2021-05-18 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1797200674 |
Here is everything you need to know about getting into oil painting—and maintaining a safe, solvent-free oil painting practice—in a slim, sophisticated guide. Oil painting is an exciting and adventurous medium, but aspiring artists can feel daunted by complex setups and the thought of using harsh chemicals. All of that changes now. The New Oil Painting walks you step-by-step through oil painting fundamentals—which materials you actually need, how to mix paint, how to set up your painting space—and, most revolutionary of all, how to eliminate harmful solvents from your work and replace them with safe, effective substitutes. This instructional handbook is organized into chapters with helpful diagrams throughout illustrating various techniques and tools. Whether you're a true beginner or have been painting with oils for years, you will find that this book has everything you need to build a new, thriving, toxin-free practice. • UNIQUE APPROACH: Not only does this book help aspiring artists build a repertoire of skills and materials, it also offers all artists, regardless of their experience levels, methods for eliminating solvents and other toxic substances from their oil painting practices. What was once a dangerous pastime is now a guilt-free, health-conscious, and rewarding activity. And using safe, nontoxic materials is better for the environment! • LONG-TERM USE: Good art instruction can deliver over a long period of time, and this handy guide is no exception. Along with being able to use this as an entryway into oil painting, you can also use it for reference or reread sections when you need a brushup. • EXPERT AUTHOR WITH IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS: Painter Kimberly Brooks was the founding arts editor at Huffington Post. As a painter, she exhibits her work frequently throughout the United States and was a featured artist with the National Endowment for the Arts. She has led oil painting workshops, and now she shares her vast knowledge of the subject in this accessible and comprehensive handbook. Perfect for: • Artists and art aspirants interested in exploring a new medium • Experienced oil painters looking to eliminate solvents from their practices • Painting students and teachers
Mastering Oil Painting
Title | Mastering Oil Painting PDF eBook |
Author | James Sulkowski |
Publisher | Walter Foster |
Pages | 66 |
Release | 2013-09-15 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1600583369 |
With its combination of valuable tips, techniques, and engaging step-by-step painting lessons, Mastering Oil Painting is an ideal resource for aspiring artists who desire to work in oil.
Realistic Oil Painting Techniques
Title | Realistic Oil Painting Techniques PDF eBook |
Author | Kurt Anderson |
Publisher | Betterway Books |
Pages | 133 |
Release | 1995-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780891345763 |
Using atelier method, learn still lifes, landscapes and the human figure and paint in the style of the old masters.
The Painter's Methods and Materials
Title | The Painter's Methods and Materials PDF eBook |
Author | Arthur Pillans Laurie |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Pages | 291 |
Release | 2020-07-14 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1528768116 |
“The Painter's Method and Materials” is a comprehensive guide to all things painting, dealing with everything from how to use use pigments in tempera to water-colour, mural painting, the theories of light and colour, and much more. This timeless volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for painters both new and old, and it would make for a marvellous addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “The Mediums Used in Painting”, “The Written Evidence on Early Painting Methods in Oil”, “Wood Panels and Canvas”, “The Pigments Used in Painting (contd.)”, “The Behaviour of White Light”, “Colour and the Prism”, “Linseed Oil, Walnut Oil, and Poppy Oil”, “How to Paint Oil Pictures”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new the original text and artwork.