How To Art
The New Oil Painting by Kimberly Brooks (Chronicle Books). Oil paint is one of the most ancient mediums on earth – but there’s a downside to the richness, depth, mythic stature and durability of this classical material. The solvents long assumed to be requisite for using oil-based pigment are really toxic. But as painter Kimberly Brooks demonstrates in-depth through research and most importantly studio practice, you don’t need harmful chemicals to paint like an Old Master. (Talent might be another story.) Hard to believe, most of what is currently taught about how to handle oils is based on centuries-old understandings of the science and has not been updated in far too long. Better yet, these insights are imparted with wit, precision, instructions, illustrations and actionable exercises. newoilpaintingbook.com.