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Realistic Oil Painting: Contemporary guide to realistic oil painting,Underpaintings, Layered technique and direct painting method

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Build a reliable oil-painting process from the first tonal block-in to the final color and detail. This practical studio guide explains three core approaches—underpainting, layered painting, and direct painting—so you can choose a method that fits your subject and working style. Clear explanations and illustrated examples turn classical principles into a repeatable contemporary workflow. Inside, you will learn how to: • organize light, shadow, value, and form before adding detail; • create useful tonal foundations inspired by traditional studio methods; • control color, edges, and paint layers without making the surface muddy; • compare indirect, layered work with direct alla prima painting; • apply the methods to portraits, still life, and other realistic subjects. Written for beginners and self-taught painters who want a stronger technical foundation, the book also offers experienced artists a structured way to analyze and refine their process. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 7, 2020


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 41


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.34 x 10 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #171,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #45 in Oil Painting


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Excellent book by and for painters.
Format: Hardcover
Finally, a painting book for me. Underpainting, glazing, dead color, taking a painting from start to finish, but particularly following the old masters techniques, is exactly what I've been looking for for years. Thank you for finally getting around to an actual teaching book. Only wish it included acrylic. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026 by B. Adams
    • I wanted to get an idea about how the old masters used paint
Format: Paperback
The whole book was very well done. I was very satisfied about his instruction and methods of the old masters. I found his material in the book very informative.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024 by Yes my order for my oil paint was on time and was exactly what I wanted . Gamblin oil paint is the best for what I am doing now. Thank you.
    • Excellent Help
Format: Paperback
Well written and very helpful for learning the older techniques and using them effectively for contemporary paintings of quality. Will recommend this book for my intermediate students or anyone who wants to learn how to use glazing successfully.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2023 by C. Kauffman
    • This book offers teachings in traditional paint layering. I’m greatful to have found it work from.
Format: Paperback
With an emphasis on traditional layered oil paintings popular in Renaissance, this writer/teacher takes on the opportunity to teach with committed vigor and expects that the reader will be doing the same. I have done mostly Alla Prima (all at once or quick painting) but have noticed that my paintings don’t look finished. I give the methods offered in this book a serious try since I want to make better paintings and have had difficulties finding a teacher to help ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024 by Randi R Burke
    • Some useful information.
Format: Paperback
Author Jan Matejak provides a look at his traditional layered process of oil painting, with a range of useful techniques demonstrated and discussed. Experienced painters may find some of it very helpful. That said, he is quite dogmatic about his process, and it's painfully evident English is not his first language. Some editing would have helped greatly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021 by Bibliophile
    • Reference
Format: Kindle
This is a great reference book, full of practical guidelines for painting in a classical technique. The author uses simple and direct language for the instructions. Photo references are excellent. I suggest checking his YouTube channel.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2021 by JDF
    • Brilliantly written and educational
Format: Paperback
Enables people to paint like the old masters
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023 by Alec
    • Oil Painting by Jan Matěják
Format: Hardcover
Where is chapter 8? My book I bought has only 6 chapters. Chapter 6 has a reference to chapter 8, a reference I am looking for.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2026 by Paul Williams

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