TY  - BOOK
AU  - Smith,Ray
TI  - An Introduction To Oil Painting
SN  - \9-780789-432896
U1  - 751.45 
PY  - 1993///
CY  - London
PB  - Dorling Kindersley
KW  - Fine Arts
N1  - Includes Index
N2  - Oil painting is a traditional art form that uses pigments mixed with drying oils, such as linseed oil, to create rich, durable, and expressive artworks. Known for its slow drying time, oil painting allows artists to blend colors smoothly, build layers, and make adjustments over extended periods. This medium became especially popular during the Renaissance and has been used by many famous artists to achieve depth, realism, and luminous effects. Oil paints can be applied in various techniques, from thin glazes to thick impasto, making the medium versatile and suitable for both detailed and expressive styles
ER  -