Problem Solving for Oil Painters

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Summary: My favorite technique book
Review: 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.

Rating:
Summary: My favorite technique book
Review: 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.

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Summary: Simply the best!
Review: I was fortunate enough to take a workshop with Gregg Kreutz this year and found his teaching as clear, simple and USEFUL as the advice in his book. Most "How-to" books are filled with useless information that has more to do with the paintings being demonstrated than concepts the reader can take with them on their own journeys as artists. He describes his simple (thank God!) palette, his approach to shadows, local color and highlights. He covers composition in a straight forward, practical way. I came away feeling that I had all the building blocks I needed to start my long journey to becoming a Painter.

Rating:
Summary: Simply the best!
Review: I was fortunate enough to take a workshop with Gregg Kreutz this year and found his teaching as clear, simple and USEFUL as the advice in his book. Most "How-to" books are filled with useless information that has more to do with the paintings being demonstrated than concepts the reader can take with them on their own journeys as artists. He describes his simple (thank God!) palette, his approach to shadows, local color and highlights. He covers composition in a straight forward, practical way. I came away feeling that I had all the building blocks I needed to start my long journey to becoming a Painter.

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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: I'm an italian painter and I heartily recommend this excellent book: it's a logical approach to painting. The text is simple but deep and complete, very useful for both beginners and advanced artists, there is a lot of useful hints.
This book can really improve your skills.

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Summary: NOT GOOD AT ALL!!
Review: REALLY BAD MATERIAL AND NOT MUCH USE FOR ANY OF THE ILLUSTRATION.S SUCH A NICE LOOKING BOOK WITH NOTHING IN IT. SAD!!

Rating:
Summary: NOT GOOD AT ALL!!
Review: REALLY BAD MATERIAL AND NOT MUCH USE FOR ANY OF THE ILLUSTRATION.S SUCH A NICE LOOKING BOOK WITH NOTHING IN IT. SAD!!

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Summary: Gregg Kreutz is so amazingly talented.
Review: This is a great coffee table book because the art, even without the instruction, is nice to just have around. Everyone should have this book around there house. It makes a great present. Gregg is so talented.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This is one one the first books of it kind I bought and I have gone back to it over and over again, and it tought me soimething different every time. I highly recommend it to anyone learning to paint.
Cathy

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Summary: Excellent book, beautifully illustrated
Review: 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.