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Artist Toolbox: Surfaces & Supports

Author Elizabeth T. Gilbert , Candice Bohannon , Barbara Polc , Susan von Borstel , Blakely
Release Date: 2019/03/01
ISBN: 9781633226098
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Surfaces & Supports is the third title in Walter Foster Publishing's valuable Artist Toolbox series. Explore the differences between a wide range of drawing and painting surfaces, as well as the effects that a variety of artistic media have on each.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Chapter 1: Paper
    1. Paper Properties
    2. Media on Paper Textures
    3. Formats
    4. Types of Paper
  3. Chapter 2: Canvas
    1. Composition & Formats
    2. Stretching a Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
  4. Chapter 3: Panels
    1. Common Hardwoods Used for Panels
    2. A Brief History of Wood Panel Painting
    3. Prepared Panels
  5. Chapter 4: Textiles
    1. Types of Fabric
    2. Paints & Dyes
    3. Folk Art-Inspired Flower on Cotton
    4. Batik
    5. Silk Painting
    6. Additional Non-rigid Surfaces
  6. Chapter 5: Alternative Surfaces
    1. Natural Wood
    2. Metal
    3. Stone
    4. Ceramic
    5. Glass
    6. Mylar™
  7. Chapter 6: Selecting & Preparing Your Surface
    1. Choosing Your Support
    2. Drawing Media Comparison
    3. Surface Preparation
  8. Chapter 7: Demonstrations
    1. Graphite on Smooth Paper
    2. Alcohol Ink on Ceramic Tile
    3. Acrylic on Panel
  9. Conclusion
  10. Meet the Artists