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The new oil painting : your essential guide to materials and safe practices

Brooks, Kimberly2021
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"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 publisher.
Author:
Imprint:
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2021]©2021
Collation:
216 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 18 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
ISBN:
9781452184791 (pbk)9781452184791
Dewey class:
702.8
Language:
English
BRN:
514136
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
Brighton LibraryAdult Non Fiction - Art and Craft702.8 BROAvailable
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