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The tutorials offered here explain painting methods based on
the predominant techniques of western oil painting prior to the twentieth century.History, Definitions, and Techniques
of Oil Painting
Includes Drying Oils and Mediums, Resins and Varnishes,
Pigments: Past & Present, Pigment Chemistry,
Supports for Painting, and Techniques of Past Masters.
Plus a discussion with a conservator at the National Gallery.Modern Artist Supplies and Techniques
Includes the Artist's lead based palette, his previous palette, Paint Manufacturers and their Products,
Artist Mediums and Varnishes, Artist Supports, and the Artist's Technique.Art Supplies Links
Listing of online retailers of art supplies.The Artist's Studio
Art Studio Constructed in 2000Design Choices:
A general discussion of Tonal Range, Form, and Line as they relate to mood and message.
Visual examples given from art history with accent on 19th C. Academia
The
Life and Work of Bouguereau
with Technical Notes
Click here to go to a
List of Books of Interest
Some interesting histories of
ARTISTS and
PIGMENTS, DATED COLOR THEORIES,
TECHNIQUES of the past, PAST COLOR THEORIES.
and
PAINTING MEDIUMS
... Wax Paint, Cera Colla, Mastic,
Casein Paint, Fresco, Egg, Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint.
by Don Jusko
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