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The New Oil Painting
Your Essential Guide to Materials and Safe Practices
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This book is perfect for contemporary artists and hobbyists interested in oil painting who prioritise health and environmental safety. It suits true beginners seeking foundational knowledge as well as seasoned painters eager to adopt solvent-free methods.
"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"--
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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 organised 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.
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 organised 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.
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Praised as a comprehensive resource for artists aiming to avoid harsh solvents, this book is highlighted by Artists Magazine for its safety-focused approach. Booklist commends its unique focus on paint environment and material composition beyond basic techniques. Esteemed critics and artists, including Cintra Wilson and Enrique Martinez Celaya, appreciate its insightful, straightforward guidance and valuable studio advice.
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ISBN: 9781452184791
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 June 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Kimberly Brooks is a contemporary American painter who lives and works in Los Angeles. The New Oil Painting is her first book.
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