Techniques in Painting: Learning from the Dutch Masters

I bought this because I was looking to improve my technique and learn how to make my retouching more painterly. I make hybrid photoshop/retouching/painting portraits using old masterworks and photographs of modern people. It has improved my work tremendously and I no longer feel like I need to rely on texture filters to make things look convincing. Just three images in her section on layering color washes were all it took for it to click! Feels like having a really good painting professor on your desktop.

Brigid Marlin's book, Techniques in Painting: Learning from the Dutch Masters, is a true gem! This is a must have book if you are interested in learning the authentic practice of painting in the lineage of Ernst Fuchs and the Dutch Masters. The layout of the book is so comprehensive and the images are vibrant and excellent quality. Fear not! If you havn't been blessed with the chance to study in person with Brigid, this book will give you a great start to the foundations of her incredible mischtechnik process and an introduction to some of her work and work by some of her students.

Techniques in Painting is not only an insightful guide for painters, but also a beautiful coffee table book, perfect for our home and for gifts. The reproductions of her paintings are luminous, top quality printing. Brava!

The reproductions are so magnificent and the instructions so minutely detailed that an artist friend "collected" my first copy so I had to order a second. A brilliant book.

Exactly as expected. Tky !!

I won't critique another artist. Let's just say that it did not help me in my quest for information on great masters techniques.

Spellbinding artist Brigid Marlin reveals the knowledge of the masters like Rembrandt and others with patience and articulation. She carefully breaks varied painting methods into steps, like the mystical and ethereal misch technique with fine examples. She teaches to sculpt faces in egg tempera, a plethora of glazing techniques through landscape, still-life, and portraiture. Brigid Marlin guides through the exploration of brushstrokes and shadows, curating a palette to paint the face, and the creation of egg tempera—all while highlighting the importance of an artist community. All artists, especially painters should have this book their collection.

I have had the pleasure to learn about Brigid Marlin and her work via other teachers of this technique and feel blessed to now have access to this teaching anytime via this book.

An absolutely gorgeous book! Rich in details of how the great works of the Dutch masters were developed. A book to peruse with pleasure over and over. Elaine

A must for every artist – Brigid Marlin generously shares insights into the methods of the Northern Renaissance Masters, a fascinating journey which includes Hieronymus Bosch, the van Eyck brothers, through to Rembrandt. We are shown to well illustrated and clear ‘step by step’ practical ‘how to’ guidance, from modelling forms in egg tempera, to applying glazes and final oils, with demonstrations including painting a portrait, landscape and still life. Then we are treated to 20th century paintings by Ernst Fuchs and how Brigid trained and taught with him. Several of her masterful paintings are shown in development, revealing delicate brushwork, we can understand the progress of imaginative and somehow mystical glowing pieces, using the mische technique. ‘Fellowship and friendship’ highlights the work of contemporary artists including notable visionary artists who have had the privilege to learn with Brigid. A very clear and comprehensive book which unveils the mysteries of this technique.

Diciamo che ho trovato questo libro e la tecnica davvero molto particolare che tratta l'autore del libro; davvero molto interessante. Anche questo l'ho trovato molto utile per comprendere soprattutto come fare le velature con colori semitrasparenti e colori coprenti, che io in questo ultimo modo non avevo mai fatto. Fare le velature con i colori cadmio, io non immaginavo nemmeno che fosse utile farle, poiché credevo che non si sfruttassero sufficientemente i sotto toni che metto in genere per farne trasparire parte degli stessi sotto toni appunto. Comunque anche prendere parte delle cose spiegate in questo libro, è sicuramente una cosa estremamente positiva. Gli do 5 stelle, proprio perché amplia il ventaglio di conoscenze pittoriche che ho già acquisito in precedenza. Anche se molto difficilmente userò alla lettera la tecnica spiegata in questo bel libro.

Si quieres aprender la técnica mixta o mische technique, tempera (huevo) más oleo : como lo hacían los pintores flamencos y en el siglo XX los artistas de arte visionario, esta es de las pocas opciones de tener la explicación escrita aunque el libro solo está disponible en inglés.

Beautifully illustrated book with demonstrations throughout. I only wish it was a hardback. It’s a book for anyone who wants to make good art. My view is that Techniques In Painting is an inspiring book well worth a place on your book shelf.