Stimulating, informative guide by noted teacher covers painting technique, painting from life, materials — paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc. — a painter's training, more. Expert analysis of work of Velasquez, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Hals, Rembrandt, more. 64 photos. 5 line drawings.
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The Painter in Oil by Daniel Burleigh Parkhurst A wealth of insights for amateurs and professionals encompasses materials, principles, and applications. Topics include canvases, easels, brushes, paints, drawing, perspective, light, shade, still life, portraits, and landscapes. 64 illustrations.
Marine Painter's Guide by Jack Coggins Invaluable instruction from an expert on portraying everything from docks and fishing villages to ships and a rocky coastline. Useful tips on perspective and reflections are accompanied by diagrams and drawings. 127 black-and-white illustrations; 11 in full color.
