The Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist

Bill Creevy

Watson-Guptill Publications, 1994 - Art - 175 pages

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.

About the author

Creevy divides his time among painting, writing, and graphic design.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist; Materials and Techniques Series; Watson-Guptill Materials and Techniques
• Author: Bill Creevy
• Edition: illustrated, reprint, revised
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1994
• ISBN: 0823032744, 9780823032747
• Length: 175 pages
• Subjects: Art / Techniques / General; Art / Techniques / Oil Painting