Download or read book A Manual of Oil Painting written by John Collier and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This republication of the third edition (1889) of John Collier's classic text offers a fascinating and informative glimpse into the academic oil painting tradition of the late nineteenth century. Includes instructions for painting from life using the "sight-size" method, advice on choosing the proper paints and mediums, as well as in-depth discussions of subject matter, color theory, and the comparative advantages of direct versus indirect painting. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the revival of traditional oil painting techniques.