Colin Hayes — The Complete Guide To Painting And Drawing Techniques And Materials

Phaidon 1981 Hardback, 223pp. ""A uniquely practical illustrated guide to all the popular techniques used in painting and drawing today. More than 250 full-colour pictures. More than 300 photographs and illustrations in two-colour and black-and-white. Photographs show the materials and equipment described. Step-by-step sequences illustrate technique. More than 100 Old Masters and contemporary paintings are analysed for materials and techniques used. Pencil drawing/pen and ink/charcoal/pastels/gouache/water colours/tempera/acrylics/oil painting. Additional chapters on framing and mounting/print making/drawing aids/airbrushing/exterior painting/fresco. How to make your own pigments/how to stretch your canvas/how to lay grounds/how to make varnishes. Historical background to the development and use of artists' materials. " -back cover. DJ; Heavy; Large.", (ISBN: 9780714818849). Good.