Product Description

Nine common trouble-spots in oil painting are identified in this book, and readers are helped to locate their own problem areas and avoid them in future.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12478 in Books
• Published on: 1997-04-01
• Released on: 1997-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780823040971
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Gregg Kreutz has won numerous honors as a student and professional painter. His paintings have been represented in many juried shows. Gregg is represented by the Fanny Garver Gallery as many others, including the Grand Central Galleries, New York, O'Brien's Art Emporium, and the Dirk Walker Gallery in Brimingham, Alabama. He teaches painting at Scottsdale (Arizona) Artists School, the Fechin Institute (New Mexico), and at the Art Students League in New York City where he lives.


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Customer Reviews

My favorite technique book
I stumbled on this book by accident in an art store library. Upon browsing through it, I realized that I was looking at something very different than the bulk of "art instruction" books available. The author is exceptionally knowledgable about the medium of oils, as well as surfaces on which to paint, but most importantly, he shows many color photos of "bad" paintings and how to correct them. He discusses, composition, lighting, unifying color, shadow color,etc. It is an education in itself. An outstanding work.

amazing
All I can say is, "Thank you Gregg Kreutz, for writing this book." He is an artist, speaking to colleague artists .. not to potential buyers or to the mirror, which is so very annoying. I never expected to get so much out of a book.
We all have paintings left over in our studios that we don't want anyone to see. We hide them behind boards or stretched canvases with half-hearted intentions to either scrap them, or re-look at them someday. They permeate that certain something that was never resolved into our soul, forever reminding us that we are so far from perfect.
Well, I've dug them out, and am actually staring at them again with new-found interest. I'm even 'enjoying' looking at them, thanks to this book, because they are finally getting resolved.
Wow, do I ever recommend this book.

Excellent book, beautifully illustrated
You won't go wrong here. This is an excellent book that explains clearly essentials that you'll need in your art work of most any style and technique. I'm taken back at the talent of the author in painting strikingly beautiful works. Some art books are good reference materials, once read I'm willing to sell off and move on to others. Then there's books like this one: a keeper. You just have to see it to appreciate it. These are excellent paintings and the author gives really valuable reasons for why the basics of oil paintings are fundamental in a down to earth, easy to understand way. This is a great buy and well worth your attention. You'll love it.