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How to Paint Permanent Pictures

Name: How to Paint Permanent Pictures
Author: Maximilian Toch

Maximilian Toch

Read by Bryn Roberts · LibriVox · public domain · Archive.org recording · License

Chapters

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Preface (2:06)
Introduction (11:21)
The Simple Palette (2:10)
The Complex Palette (1:54)
Commercial Painting (2:29)
Palette Knives (1:04)
Bitumen (1:56)
Tempera Colors (11:35)
Water Colors (5:43)
Permanent Foundations for Painting (5:54)
Preparation of Wood as a Foundation for Paintings (4:08)
Painting on Metal (1:42)
Oils and Mediums (3:18)
Varnishes (7:07)
Beeswax and Other Waxes (2:05)
Summary (4:40)
Madder Lake and Harrison Red (2:18)
Lakes to be Avoided (1:06)
Painting the Next Day (1:48)
True Naples Yellow (2:40)
New Whites (2:09)
Amber Varnish (1:44)
Bloom (3:29)
Repainting (1:28)
Restoration and Cleaning of Paintings (5:19)
Framing (3:21)