Resource Guide:
Oil Painting
Digital Open Education Resources
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- Painting
- Painting -- Technique
- Portrait painting
- Art -- Technique
- Landscape painting
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Print Materials at the Von Canon Library
Below are some selected materials in the library with their shelving locations. Browsing in the listed areas of the library will help you find more materials for your topic.
| Title | Call Number |
|---|---|
| Oil Painting for the Serious Beginner | ND 1473 .A45 1996 |
| The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques | ND 1500 .G34 2002 |
| How to Make An Oil Painting: Getting Acquainted with the Medium | ND 1500 .C74 1990 |
| Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications | ND 1302 .B76 2010 |
| Portrait and Figure Painting | ND 1290 .F7 2012 |
| Flower Painting in Oil | ND 1400 .R45 |