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The Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist (Watson-Guptill Materials and Techniques)
The Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist (Watson-Guptill Materials and Techniques)
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Author: Bill Creevy
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Category: Book

List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(27 reviews)
Sales Rank: 134080

Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 8.5 x 0.6

ISBN: 0823032744
Dewey Decimal Number: 751.45
EAN: 9780823032747
ASIN: 0823032744

Publication Date: March 1, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Offering information on the full scope of oil painting materials and how to use them to derive the best results from the medium, this indispensable encyclopedia compares leading brands of paints; describes mediums, solvents, and varnishes; and discusses brushes, palettes, and other tools. 335 color illustrations.


Customer Reviews:   Read 22 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Great Reference!   August 30, 2008
This book has a wealth of information for the new artist. Tips, techniques, materials, tools, solvents, mediums, and how to apply them. I haven't had a chance to go through it all yet, but it seems to be the most complete book I've found on oil painting.


4 out of 5 stars Good for beginners   June 30, 2008
Has some nice excersices but overall was rather bland to me. I would actually say the "oil painting for dummies" is a better choice.


5 out of 5 stars Oil painting book   May 26, 2008
This book is great! It is very comprehensive and approachable for a beginner. The author goes to great length, but is concise.


5 out of 5 stars Best primer for oil painters   December 12, 2007
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I am taking a beginning oil painting class, where this book
was recommended as the best reference book available. I do
agree with that assessment. It is most helpful with information,
materials, techniques and sources. It's really great.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent!   October 19, 2007
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

After almost 30 years I am ready to start painting again. I felt very lost and over whelmed when I went to restock my painting supplies. This book has been tremendously helpful, and I will be keeping it on hand to use as a reference.


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