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 Mostly good August 14, 2008
This book has really great ideas and illustrations to go with everything, which really assisted me in seeing the value of what he talked about. If you are an oil painter, probably more especially beginning painters, or any kind of painter or color artist of any kind, this book has great insight, beautiful examples, and a lot of practicality. The only thing I didn't like about it was that the only pictures in the book are pictures that the author painted. This of makes the review of the pictures a bit biased. This is, however, something that can be overcome by by reading a section and going to a museum or looking up art online to see how the specific principle in discussion applies. I am a beginning painter and I find the book very useful.
For serious beginners or intermediate painters June 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book suits more for the serious beginners or intermediate painters 'cause you have to be familiar with the basic concepts. It offers a way to verify the quality of your paintings point by point.
My point of view is that you have to read it entirely before you can point on the problem. The topics are easy to reach after you know what you're searching for.
Sometimes I would like to have more examples or explanations on some points.
Simple but effective if you're not a complete beginner...
 Problem solving for oil painters December 26, 2007
An excellent clearly written informative book. Will be much referred to and treasured for many years. Thankyou Mr. Kreutz
 Not that great December 18, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I wanted a comprehensive book on oil colors this is more about the basics then anything else.
good for basics or beginners July 8, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
ok for beginners and those who paint in an impressionistic style. could focus a bit more on materials. some good basic tips.
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