"Brushwork for the Oil Painter" by Emile A. Gruppe and Edited by Charles Movalli was published by Watson Guptill, NY in 1983 and is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Bid today to reserve your copy of this hard-to-find painter's manual!

Appearing unread, this auction item is in like-new condition. Both the jacket and hard cover book appear in near fine condition with fresh and clean solid binding.

Close-ups of subtle brushwork details and reproductions of complete paintings illustrate an examination of the expressive qualities of different strokes and techniques for depicting such objects as rocks, water, snow, skies, and trees

In spite of the title, this is not just about brushwork. Gruppe lays out his palette, materials, choice of brushes, color mixing techniques, as well as methods of applying paint to a canvas. This book is out of print, 

"The first and only book devoted to a full exposition of this important part of the painter's craft; it is well-worth careful study." (American Artist) .