TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gilbert,Elizabeth T.
TI  - The fine artist's guide to tools & materials: an essential reference for understanding and using the tools of the trade 
SN  - 9781600583674
AV  - N7430 .G512 2014
PY  - 2014///]
CY  - Irvine, CA
PB  - Walter Foster Publishing
KW  - Artists' materials
KW  - Artists' tools
N1  - Includes index; Introduction -- Purchasing materials -- Section 1:  Surfaces & Supports: -- Papers -- Panels -- Canvases -- Alternative supports -- Surface preparation -- Section 2:  Drawing Materials: -- Drawing surfaces & accessories -- Graphite -- Drawing methods -- Fixative -- Drawing exercise -- Charcoal -- Colored pencil -- Conte Crayon -- Pastel -- Oil pastel -- Drawing pens -- Medium comparison -- Section 3:  Painting Materials: -- Getting started -- Brushes -- Mixing palettes -- Palette & painting knives -- Color theory basics -- Pigments -- Watercolor -- Gouache -- Acrylic -- Oil -- Mixed media -- Varnishes -- Section 4:  Studio & Storage: -- Working surfaces & easels -- Tool organization -- Lighting -- Storing artwork -- Plein air painting -- Technology in the studio -- Quick-reference glossary -- Index -- Closing words
ER  -