An essential guide demonstrating the universal oil painting techniques that allow artists to expand their horizons, break out of ruts, and master a variety of subjects, including figures, portraits, still life, landscapes, and interiors. Gregg Kreutz reveals how connected oil painting techniques are no matter what subject an artist tackles.
An essential guide demonstrating the universal oil painting techniques that allow artists to expand their horizons, break out of ruts, and master a variety of subjects, including figures, portraits, still life, landscapes, and interiors. Gregg Kreutz reveals how connected oil painting techniques are no matter what subject an artist tackles.
GREGG KREUTZ is an artist, instructor at the Art Students League of New York, and author of the classic instructional text Problem Solving for Oil Painters. His paintings have been shown in New York and in galleries across the country. Having worked as a painter and teacher for three decades, he is sought after for his national and international workshops, and his popular videos continue to be in demand. He lives in New York City.
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INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 1 ENGAGING THE ESSENTIALS:CONCEPT AND PROCESS IN OIL PAINTING 11 CHAPTER 2 PORTRAITS 47 CHAPTER 3 FIGURES 67 CHAPTER 4 STILL LIFES 83 CHAPTER 5 LANDSCAPES 101 -Plein Air Landscapes 107 -Studio Landscapes 116 CHAPTER 6 INTERIORS 127 AFTERWORD: A FEW FINAL THOUGHTS . . . 145 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 149 INDEX 150