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Art HardWare online: The Definitive Guide to Artists' Materials. Published in 1987 but worth a look.




There are many new and updated guides to artists materials, I came across on online version of this guide from 1987. I was looking particularly for straight forward information, suitable for painting students. Looking beyond the expected americanisms and outdated links to suppliers, the online version is still relevant for painters today. I particularly liked the quotation used to introduce the section on materials...an ancient artist’s saying, “If you do not know your materials, all you do is express your inability to express yourself.” (Steven Saitzyk © 1987). I tracked down a copy for around £6.00 on amazon, however heres a link to the online version....http://www.trueart.info

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