The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Directory of all the Key Oil-Paitning Techniques

The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Directory of all the Key Oil-Paitning Techniques

by JeremyGalton (Author)

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to oil painting practice and technique, this reference offers an informative A-to-Z section of valuable skills such as how to build up a painting and how to make brushwork describe forms and textures--as well as a wealth of stimulating ideas for the canvas, including combining oil paints with other media, mixing paint with sand and sawdust, and applying it with such tools as knives, rags, or even the fingers. The second half of the book shows all the techniques in context. Illustrated with a gallery of paintings by well-known artists and full of detailed, step-by-step demonstrations, the guide shows how each artist applies knowledge of oil painting techniques to the interpretation of a subject, whether landscape, portrait, or still life.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Search Press
Published: Jan 2001

ISBN 10: 0855329602
ISBN 13: 9780855329600

Author Bio

Jeremy Galton is a successful artist who works in oil, gouache and acrylic. He divides his time between teaching and painting, has written several art instruction books and has contributed to a number of magazines. In addition to exhibiting his work regularly, he undertakes commissions and has won numerous awards. His paintings feature in a large number of private collections in the UK and abroad.