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Kimberly Brooks

New Oil Painting: Your Essential Guide to Materials and Safe Practices

New Oil Painting: Your Essential Guide to Materials and Safe Practices

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The New Oil Painting is a comprehensive guide for aspiring oil painters that covers everything from materials and techniques to setting up a safe, solvent-free painting practice. Author Kimberly Brooks, a painter with impressive credentials, provides step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams to assist artists in building their skills and achieving their artistic goals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2021
Publisher: Chronicle Books


Oil painting is a captivating and adventurous medium, yet it can be daunting for aspiring artists to navigate the complex setup and the use of harsh chemicals. However, all that changes with The New Oil Painting, a comprehensive guide that simplifies the process and promotes a safe, solvent-free oil painting practice.

This instructional handbook is organized into chapters with helpful diagrams throughout, illustrating various techniques and tools. Whether you are 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, solvent-free practice.

One of the unique approaches of The New Oil Painting is its focus on eliminating solvents and other toxic substances from oil painting practices. What was once a dangerous pastime is now a guilt-free, health-conscious, and rewarding activity. Moreover, using safe, non-toxic materials is better for the environment!

This book is not just for beginners; it offers valuable insights and methods for artists of all experience levels. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for building a repertoire of skills and materials, and it also offers techniques for eliminating solvents and other toxic substances from your oil painting practices.

The author, Kimberly Brooks, is an experienced painter with impressive credentials. She was the founding arts editor at Huffington Post and exhibits her work frequently throughout the United States. Her expertise and passion for oil painting shine through in this book, making it a valuable resource for artists of all levels.

In conclusion, The New Oil Painting is a must-have guide for anyone who wants to explore the world of oil painting safely and effectively. With its comprehensive approach, expert author, and valuable insights, this book provides aspiring artists with the tools they need to build a new, thriving, solvent-free practice. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this book is a valuable resource that will help you achieve your artistic goals.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 129 x 178 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781452184791

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