Bibliograph

The new oil painting, your essential guide to materials and safe practices, Kimberly Brooks

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The new oil painting, your essential guide to materials and safe practices, Kimberly Brooks

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-208) and index

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The new oil painting

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1233024909

Responsibility statement

Kimberly Brooks

Sub title

your essential guide to materials and safe practices

Summary

"A guide to the materials and safe practices that will take your oil painting practice to new heights--whether you are just starting out, or have been painting for years"--, Provided by publisherOil painting is a timeless yet endlessly adventurous medium, but many painters feel daunted by the variety of materials or the thought of using dangerous solvents. Brooks walks you through oil painting fundamentals: the nature and history of pigments, which materials you actually need, and how to eliminate harmful solvents from your work and replace them with safer, more environmentally friendly substitutes. -- adapted from back cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Understanding your materials. Your space ; Paint ; Mediums ; Solvents ; Brushes ; Palettes ; Surfaces ; Digital technology ; Non-art store supplies -- Best practices. Setting the table ; Tone your canvas first ; Color mixing golden rules ; Light over dark, fat over lean ; Think in three dimensions ; Studies & maquettes ; Cleaning brushes ; Storing your work ; Framing & painting the sides ; Documentation ; Varnishing ; Safety ; Art is love

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