Oil painting has captivated artists for centuries, but too many would-be painters feel hesitant to try it, daunted by complex setups or the thought of using harsh chemicals. All of that changes now. In The New Oil Painting, popular Los Angeles-based artist Kimberly Brooks walks readers through every aspect, including how to paint without solvents.
With humor, clarity, and color images & illustrations, Brooks illuminates oil painting fundamentals, including which materials you actually need, how to set up your painting space, and – most revolutionary of all – how to completely eliminate harmful solvents from your practice and replace them with safer, healthier, and more environmentally friendly alternatives.
Intertwining history, science, and Brooks’ own personal experience, the book features helpful diagrams throughout illustrating various techniques and tools, plus advice on the golden rules of color mixing and thinking in three dimensions. This is a reference manual and a survival guide for newcomers and experienced oil painters alike.
Visual Arts
The New Oil Painting: Your Essential Guide to Materials & Safe Practices
- From the Publisher
September 1, 2020
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