The Oil Painters Handbook

Author : Mark David Gottsegen
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 9780823034963
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painter's Handbook written by Mark David Gottsegen and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much more than just another guide to artists’ materials, The Painter’s Handbook is an amazingly useful resource, with information on everything from the canvas up: the canvas itself, plus paper, sizes and grounds, pigments and binders, solvents and thinners, varnishes and preservatives. Dozens of step-by-step recipes for make-it-yourself paints, pastels, varnishes, gessoes, sizes, supports, and equipment take this indispensable guide way beyond the competition. Authoritatively written by Mark David Gottsegen, chair of the federal government’s ASTM committee on artist’s materials, the revised Painter’s Handbook considers the enormous changes in the art-materials world since the first edition was published in 1993. New materials, new health issues, new information on outmoded and even harmful supplies and practices mean that every painter needs a copy of The Painter’s Handbook.

Author : Marylin Scott
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 0785833803
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oil Painter's Handbook written by Marylin Scott and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most classical of all painting mediums, this all-in-one guide will help you in selecting materials, equipment, and techniques.

Author : Todd M. Casey
Publisher : The Monacelli Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1580935885
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oil Painter's Color Handbook written by Todd M. Casey and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A master class in a book, this volume offers a comprehensive, contemporary, and accessible foundation of color theory and advanced techniques every oil painter at every skill level needs in their toolbox. Written by well-known artist, expert teacher, and successful art-instruction author Todd M. Casey, The Oil Painter’s Color Handbook provides everything the oil painter needs to understand all aspects of color. Beginning with an in-depth look at the use of color throughout art history, Casey then breaks down the process of understanding color into easily digestible lessons--each clearly explained and richly illustrated with both historic and contemporary paintings--so that the reader can learn progressively and layer more complex ideas as each skill is mastered. Through clear instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and challenging exercises, the readers will learn to apply these techniques and concepts to their own painting.

Author : Kimberly Brooks
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797200674
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The New Oil Painting written by Kimberly Brooks and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Mark David Gottsegen
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780823030033
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Painter's Handbook written by Mark David Gottsegen and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides guidance on the use of art materials such as pigments, solvents, oil paints, pastels, and varnishes

Author : Cindy Salaski
Publisher : North Light Books
ISBN 13 : 9781440329937
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil Painting with the Masters written by Cindy Salaski and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers instruction in oil painting, including such topics as mood and atmosphere, light and form, and brushwork.

Author : Helen Van Wyk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780929552187
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Color Mixing the Van Wyk Way written by Helen Van Wyk and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a basic book on the theory of color mixing -- but it's not your ordinary color theory book by any means. This one comes from Helen Van Wyk, recognized by her many thousands of fans and by her contemporaries as the quintessential expert on color mixing. She explains color mixing clearly so that oil and acrylic painters will learn how to put color theory into action. They'll see how they can paint any subject with the six basic colors plus white and gray.

Author : Michael Friel
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0307828786
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Still Life Painting Atelier written by Michael Friel and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The equivalent of a foundation course in traditional oil painting for beginning to intermediate level artists, this in-depth book uses the still life as a practical way to master oil techniques. The still life is a practical, forgiving genre as it does not require the likeness of a portrait or the accurate proportions of the figure and, unlike the landscape, it doesn’t change with the weather. Instead, it gives aspiring artists ample time to study and the opportunity to look closer. It can be used as a purely formal subject for drawing and painting techniques, or a platform for emotional expression using personal symbolism and imagery. However, though the still life is used throughout as a teaching tool, this is first and foremost a book about oil painting. It begins with simple compositions that build to more complex arrangements. Starting with essential information on how to best set up your studio—including lighting, equipment, materials (paints, solvents, brushes, mediums), and preparing your canvas and paper for oil painting—Still Life Painting Atelier then offers concrete lessons in a logical progressive sequence, with step-by-step illustrations, finished paintings, diagrams and tips. Chapters cover: • How to address composition through thumbnail sketches and line drawings • Using underpainting to study the characteristics of light and shade • The basics of color theory and color mixing • How to use a variety of brushes to create sharp and soft edges • Techniques that are helpful when painting metal and glass • How to apply glazing and scumbling to bring luminosity and texture

Author : Todd M. Casey
Publisher : The Monacelli Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1580935486
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Still Life written by Todd M. Casey and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have reference book for today's artists and art students. Every artist needs to learn and master the still life. Written by a well-known artist and expert instructor, The Art of Still Life offers a comprehensive, contemporary approach to the subject that instructs artists on the foundation basics and advanced techniques they need for successful drawing and painting. In addition to Casey's stunning paintings, the work of over fifty past and present masters is included, so that the book will do double duty as a hardworking how-to manual and a visual treasure trove of some of the finest still life art throughout history and being created today.

Author : Tom Browning
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN 13 : 9781635618655
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Timeless Techniques for Better Oil Paintings written by Tom Browning and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Browning's step-by-step approach helps artists strengthen their understanding of the fundamentals of oil painting. Includes thorough demonstrations exploring the entire painting process from conception through completion.