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# Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques, The: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Directory of all the Key Oil-Painting Techniques

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Review: More than an encyclopedia - I believe that this book will be most useful for late beginner or early intermediate level painters. It is not "Learning Oil Painting Step-by-Step." Basics are certainly covered in Part 1, but not in complete detail. Beginners might find Steve Allrich's "Oil Painting for the Serious Beginner" more helpful for starting out. For example, Allrich's description of stretching canvas is more detailed than Galton's. There are two sections. Part 1: Techniques (about 40% of the book) is like an encyclopedia. It contains short articles on a wide range of methods arranged in alphabetical order. Each article is from 1 to 3 pages long, and each is well illustrated, sometimes with illustrated step-by-step examples. Part 2: Themes (about 60% of the book) contains chapters on Architecture, Figures, Still Life, Landscapes, Skies, and Water. All are well illustrated with examples from different artists (including the author), and each chapter contains at least one step-by-step demonstration. Illustrations are well chosen, and the color rendition of the printing is excellent. By the way, it helps if you actually like the paintings by the author. I very much like Galton's paintings. Those who have painted at least 5-10 paintings may find new ideas and approaches in Part 1 that can be used for fresh experimentation with unfamiliar techniques. Part 2 provides examples of how other artists approach their subjects, and it includes technical information and demonstrations on how to achieve the desired results. For me, this is not a book best read through sequentially (although it can be profitably read that way), but a book to be continually dipping into for fresh ideas. I expect it to be as useful as "Problem Solving for Oil Painters" by Gregg Kreutz in assisting growth as an artist. I'll be referring back to Galton's book repeatedly to help develop painting skills.
Review: Just what I had hoped it would be! - This book was everything I'd hoped it would be, and more. I did do the whole art school thing (twice) but the thing that is so good about this book is that it would be suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists. The examples given are very clear, but there is no 'here is how you should draw a tree in three easy steps' stuff (shudder!). I'd highly recommend this book. My only real criticism is that it could be longer, I can easily think of 10 or 20 extra sections that could be added. I will keep referring back to this book again and again I'm sure.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #396,870 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #69 in Oil Painting #132 in Art Encyclopedias |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (152) |
| Dimensions  | 8.7 x 0.5 x 8.6 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0855329602 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0855329600 |
| Item Weight  | 1.4 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 192 pages |
| Publication date  | May 1, 2009 |
| Publisher  | Search Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than an encyclopedia
*by V***D on February 27, 2012*

I believe that this book will be most useful for late beginner or early intermediate level painters. It is not "Learning Oil Painting Step-by-Step." Basics are certainly covered in Part 1, but not in complete detail. Beginners might find Steve Allrich's "Oil Painting for the Serious Beginner" more helpful for starting out. For example, Allrich's description of stretching canvas is more detailed than Galton's. There are two sections. Part 1: Techniques (about 40% of the book) is like an encyclopedia. It contains short articles on a wide range of methods arranged in alphabetical order. Each article is from 1 to 3 pages long, and each is well illustrated, sometimes with illustrated step-by-step examples. Part 2: Themes (about 60% of the book) contains chapters on Architecture, Figures, Still Life, Landscapes, Skies, and Water. All are well illustrated with examples from different artists (including the author), and each chapter contains at least one step-by-step demonstration. Illustrations are well chosen, and the color rendition of the printing is excellent. By the way, it helps if you actually like the paintings by the author. I very much like Galton's paintings. Those who have painted at least 5-10 paintings may find new ideas and approaches in Part 1 that can be used for fresh experimentation with unfamiliar techniques. Part 2 provides examples of how other artists approach their subjects, and it includes technical information and demonstrations on how to achieve the desired results. For me, this is not a book best read through sequentially (although it can be profitably read that way), but a book to be continually dipping into for fresh ideas. I expect it to be as useful as "Problem Solving for Oil Painters" by Gregg Kreutz in assisting growth as an artist. I'll be referring back to Galton's book repeatedly to help develop painting skills.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just what I had hoped it would be!
*by J***D on December 17, 2007*

This book was everything I'd hoped it would be, and more. I did do the whole art school thing (twice) but the thing that is so good about this book is that it would be suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists. The examples given are very clear, but there is no 'here is how you should draw a tree in three easy steps' stuff (shudder!). I'd highly recommend this book. My only real criticism is that it could be longer, I can easily think of 10 or 20 extra sections that could be added. I will keep referring back to this book again and again I'm sure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good basic guide
*by B***S on November 14, 2014*

Good source of information. Would like more info on some subjects, but I think the book would be huge if it covered everything in detail. This is a good general guide.

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