On Painting: Direct Techniques in Oil

By Emile A. Gruppé

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0273001205
• ISBN13: 9780273001201
• Release Date: January 1976
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of the best books about oil painting available

Outside of Richard Schmid's book Alla Prima, this (and the other 2 books by Gruppe) is the best book available for learning about alla prima painting. Yes, it's pricey. Yes, it should be reprinted, but if you can get your hands on a copy you won't want to part with it. Gruppe takes you through the details of how he produced his paintings. It's not just a presentation of his paintings with a few comments; this is a serious how-to book. Be prepared to learn a lot.