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Artists' Materials : The Complete Source Book of Methods and Medi

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Arcturus Publishing
ISBN-10
1788887808
ISBN-13
9781788887809
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Book Title
Artists' Materials : the Complete Source Book of Methods and Media
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Reference
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Art
Author
Emma Pearce
Format
Trade Paperback

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9 in
Item Width
6.4 in

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Table Of Content
Preface Chapter 1: Oil Painting Chapter 2: Acrylic Painting Chapter 3: Encaustic Painting Chapter 4: Tempera Painting Chapter 5: Water Color and Gouache Painting Chapter 6: Gesso Grounds Chapter 7: Paper Chapter 8: Drawing Materials Chapter 9: Pigments Chapter 10: Color Mixing Chapter 11: Artists' Brushes Chapter 12: Health & Safety Appendix I: Storing, Framing and Care of Artwork Appendix II: Notes for Vegetarians Glossary Bibliography
Synopsis
Which canvas fabric is best for oil paints? When should you use colored inks? How can you avoid the darkening of acrylics over time? Choosing the right materials for your artwork can be tricky. Artist's Materials is a compact, indispensable and comprehensive guide to help you with these dilemmas, useful for both experienced and aspiring artists. Full of detailed advice on an array of materials and techniques, topics include: - How to pick your paints, be it oils, acrylics, watercolors or tempera - Painting techniques, including encaustic painting and gesso grounds - How to use fixatives, primers and varnishes - Making your own materials, such as canvases, paints and glues - Information on drawing materials, color mixing and brushes With a pigment color index, a glossary of key terms and information on caring for and storing your finished artwork, this book will equip you with all the tools you need to become a confident and versatile artist., Completely revised and updated, Artists' Materials - The Complete Sourcebook of Methods and Media is a compact, indispensable, and comprehensive practical guide for all experienced and aspiring artists. With an extensive index, this book provides artists with detailed, no-nonsense advice on how best to use and get the most out of the following materials and practices: Oil painting, Acrylic painting, Encaustic painting, Tempera painting, Watercolour and gouache painting, Gesso grounds, Paper, Drawing materials, Pigments, Colour mixing, Artists' brushes, Health and safety, Storing, framing, and care of artwork The best working methods always lead to the best results, which makes this an invaluable book for artists of all abilities. A graduate of the Slade School of Fine Art, Emma Pearce has had an interest in the mechanics of artists' materials since first starting to paint. She has taught Methods and Materials at the Slade, UCL; the Ruskin School of Drawing, Oxford; and the Tate Gallery, Millbank and has also written for the Artists' Newsletter and The Artists & Illustrators magazines. A former Technical Adviser to Winsor & Newton, she now pursues her subject independently. Book jacket.

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