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Oil Painting Secrets from a Master: Prominent Artist / Teacher David A. Leffel Shares His Secrets for Making Professional-Quality Paintings

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Provides examples of still lifes, portraits, and nudes, discusses artistic thinking and the painting process, and looks at light, shadow, value, color, and composition Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Watson-Guptill Publications


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1984


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823025241


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 44


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.75 x 11.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #466,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #81 in Oil Painting


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    • wonderful reference book
Format: Hardcover
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my art instructor. I had the paper back copy of it , but wanted to get her a really nice and useful hard copy. It is filled with gorgeous prints of "The Masters" works with exceptionally descriptive pages of how the painting was achieved. I love this book, and she did too as one of her favorites. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2013 by Fran b. Hines
    • Fantastic book for artists
Format: Hardcover
The book goes straight to the point - a gem for any artist wanting to learn more :)
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022 by Figgy
    • Masterful portraits
Format: Hardcover
Great illustrations and demonstration of technique. Don't forget to check publication date - this is not a recent book but a good reference for your painting library. Artist paints from dark to light using glazing techniques, resulting in "Old Masters" effect.
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014 by Rosier
    • One of the best
Format: Hardcover
This is one of the best art books on my expanding collection - so much so I bought 2 of them. Take your time reading this and you'll be glad you did. Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022 by Brenda
    • Not your average "how to paint" book
Format: Hardcover
I love this book, although I just saw a video (David Paints an Interior) where David Leffel describes the agony of writing it many years ago. He said that he guessed it turned out ok, because people told him they learned from it. I am among them. David Leffel is one artist where I really cannot predict what he will do next when he is painting, but the results are sublime. Even when he describes "the language of painting," and what he is doing, I don't get it. This book reveals the basics and his underlying philosophy. Even tho I will never paint like David Leffel, I am starting to get it. I read and savor it slowly, like an after dinner treat. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019 by Mookie G.
    • Great book by a great teacher
Format: Hardcover
This is an excellent book that will help introduce wisdom into oil painting. While listening and watching Mr. Leffel is wonderful, not everyone can do that. David Leffel will make you think. If you are serious about painting this book is a must.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014 by Don Rankin
    • This book is very old. Painting styles have changed ...
Format: Hardcover
This book is very old. Painting styles have changed. Taste has changed. And the writing is dated.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2015 by Holly
    • outstanding
Format: Hardcover
THIS BOOK IS A VALUABLE ADDITION TO MY ART INSTRUCTION COLLECTION. THE ARTIST IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF TODAYS MOST TALENTED ARTISTS AND THIS WELL WRITTEN BOOK BY ONE OF HIS STUDENTS PROVIDES DETAILED GUIDELINES FOR PRODUCING GREAT ART WORKS.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013 by Amazon Customer

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