The Painter In Oil : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437327243 : 1437327249 : 26 Nov 2008 : The Painter In Oil: A Complete Treatise On The Principles And Technique Necessary To The Painting Of Pictures In Oil Colors is a comprehensive guide to oil painting written by Daniel Burleigh Parkhurst and first published in 1903. The book covers a wide range of topics related to oil painting, including the materials and tools needed, the principles of color theory, composition, and perspective, and the techniques of blending, glazing, and scumbling. The author's approach is grounded in the traditional methods of the old masters, but he also incorporates modern techniques and materials. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white drawings and diagrams, as well as color plates that showcase the author's own paintings. The Painter In Oil is aimed at both beginners and experienced painters, and is intended to provide a complete and practical guide to the art of oil painting. The book is consid