The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques The range of colours do

The range of colours do not contain any toxic pigments or derivatives of heavy metals and does not create waste products that may harm the environment

They are flexible and can be applied in thin layers to conform to a variey to textures without cracking

and an adjustable/removable shoulder strap

a carrying handle

inert pigment that exhibits extreme colorfastness and stability

The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques The range of colours doOil paint is such a responsive and versatile medium that no two painters need use it in exactly the same way, and since its invention in Renaissance times it has never lost its popularity with artists. Amateurs also find it appealing, not only because it is enjoyable to use but also because mistakes can be easily rectified, yet in many cases mistakes would not occur if the individual had a sound knowledge of technique. In the A Z section of the book,