Description
1972 First printing. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This delightfully vintage instructional guide, published in 1972, is a true gem for any aspiring artist or collector of mid-century artistic manuals. “More Instant Painting” by Nancy Circelli Kominsky was a pioneering work that aimed to demystify the art of painting for absolute beginners. With its innovative approach of providing exact color formulas and quantities, this book offered a practical and accessible entry point into the world of painting.
Kominsky’s passion for art education shines through in her clear and encouraging writing style, making this volume a valuable resource for both novice painters and those interested in the history of art instruction. The well-preserved condition of this first printing, with its charming period dust jacket, offers a glimpse into the era when the democratization of artistic pursuits was gaining momentum. Collectors of vintage how-to books and mid-century design will appreciate the retro aesthetic and historical significance of this delightful tome.
