The fine artist's guide to tools & materials An essential reference for understanding and using the tools of the trade

Elizabeth T. Gilbert

Book - 2014

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Published
Irvine, California : Walter Foster Publishing [2014]
Language
English
Main Author
Elizabeth T. Gilbert (author)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
176 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN
9781600583674
  • Introduction
  • Purchasing materials
  • Section 1: Surfaces & Supports:
  • Papers
  • Panels
  • Canvases
  • Alternative supports
  • Surface preparation
  • Section 2: Drawing Materials:
  • Drawing surfaces & accessories
  • Graphite
  • Drawing methods
  • Fixative
  • Drawing exercise
  • Charcoal
  • Colored pencil
  • Conte Crayon
  • Pastel
  • Oil pastel
  • Drawing pens
  • Medium comparison
  • Section 3: Painting Materials:
  • Getting started
  • Brushes
  • Mixing palettes
  • Palette & painting knives
  • Color theory basics
  • Pigments
  • Watercolor
  • Gouache
  • Acrylic
  • Oil
  • Mixed media
  • Varnishes
  • Section 4: Studio & Storage:
  • Working surfaces & easels
  • Tool organization
  • Lighting
  • Storing artwork
  • Plein air painting
  • Technology in the studio
  • Quick-reference glossary
  • Index
  • Closing words.