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History, Definitions,& Techniques of Oil Painting
Artist Ron Sanders presents a comprehensive look at oil colors and painting techniques prior to the 20th century. Explanation of mediums, grounds, supports, pigments, techniques and much more. Quotes from and about master artists and...
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Pigments Through the Ages: Pigments in Oil
Illustrated overview of oil paints and oil-painting techniques.
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Notebook: Oil Painting
Excerpts from a series of art reference books provide a historical perspective about the development of oil painting and techniques.
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Alien Travel Guide: Media Used for Painting
Information on acrylics, oils, tempera and watercolours are described when you click the links in this site.
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Art Show: Progression of Painting of Apples
Here at ArtShow, artist Betsy M. Kellum explains her pastel technique with this still life drawing. Both oil paints and pastels are used. Kellum explains the drawing/painting process from the blueprint of the artwork to the finishing...
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Arts Now Learning: Monet's Magic [Pdf]
In this lesson, 4th graders will learn about the impressionistic painter, Claude Monet. Students will learn how to paint fuzzy (up and down strokes) while mixing tints, creating the illusion of water. They will also learn to do color...
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Blue Moon Original Oil Paintings: The Principle of Unity
Illustrated essay on the principle of unity, also known as harmony, explains how the grouping techniques of alignment, proximity, similarity, and continuity can be used to create a unified, harmonious composition.
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Native American Indian Art
This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Impasto
Wikipedia offers a basic definition for what impasto is. Also lists the types of paintings it is primarily found in and the painters it is commonly associated with.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Henri Rousseau Fantasy Jungle (Lesson Plan)
KinderArt provides a site with information on how to teach students art techniques. Students learn to recognize and identify foreground, midground and background. They also create a stylized drawing using simple shapes as well as...