WEEK-END PAINTER

by Laurence Burton ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 14, 1948

A very helpful and practical book for the amateur artist by one who has been oil painting on week-ends for 12 years and shares with other aspirants knowledge gleaned from his own experience. He discusses the pleasures of painting, the equipment and its care, color systems, how to mix paints, techniques of brushwork and types of brushes, suitable subject matter for paintings, advice on procedure. The author feels that oil is the easiest medium for the beginner, he includes other data the beginner should have. Strictly for those who would paint as a hobby.

Pub Date: Oct. 14, 1948

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Whittlesey

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1948

Categories: NONFICTION