Here is everything you need to know about getting into oil
painting--and maintaining a safe, solvent-free oil painting practice--in
a slim, sophisticated guide.
Oil painting is an exciting and adventurous medium, but aspiring artists
can feel daunted by complex setups and the thought of using harsh
chemicals. All of that changes now. The New Oil Painting walks you
step-by-step through oil painting fundamentals--which materials you
actually need, how to mix paint, how to set up your painting space--and,
most revolutionary of all, how to eliminate harmful solvents from your
work and replace them with safe, effective substitutes. This
instructional handbook is organized into chapters with helpful diagrams
throughout illustrating various techniques and tools. Whether you're a
true beginner or have been painting with oils for years, you will find
that this book has everything you need to build a new, thriving,
toxin-free practice.
- UNIQUE APPROACH: Not only does this book help aspiring artists build
a repertoire of skills and materials, it also offers all artists,
regardless of their experience levels, methods for eliminating solvents
and other toxic substances from their oil painting practices. What was
once a dangerous pastime is now a guilt-free, health-conscious, and
rewarding activity. And using safe, nontoxic materials is better for the
environment!
- LONG-TERM USE: Good art instruction can deliver over a long period of
time, and this handy guide is no exception. Along with being able to use
this as an entryway into oil painting, you can also use it for reference
or reread sections when you need a brushup.
- EXPERT AUTHOR WITH IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS: Painter Kimberly Brooks was
the founding arts editor at Huffington Post. As a painter, she exhibits
her work frequently throughout the United States and was a featured
artist with the National Endowment for the Arts. She has led oil
painting workshops, and now she shares her vast knowledge of the subject
in this accessible and comprehensive handbook.
Perfect for:
- Artists and art aspirants interested in exploring a new medium
- Experienced oil painters looking to eliminate solvents from their
practices
- Painting students and teachers
