In 1988, modern science proved Rembrandt, Rubens, Velazquez and many Old Masters made a mixture of Calcium Carbonate Chalk/Calcite and their Superior Flax/Linseed oil. In 2000, Louis Velasquez began testing ratios and created 'Calcite Sun Oil' as a modern equivalent of the Old Masters' mixture. Louis also created 3 Emulsions that guarantee permanence and 100% masterful control of the oil paint, which allows micro-fine details seen in Van Eyck, or thick impasto seen in the late work of Rembrandt. This eliminates ALL HAZARDOUS solvents, Resins, Varnishes and Driers from oil painting. IN...

Louis has been a Fine Art painter since 1957. In 2013 he began to write poetry. He says the following, "Writing a poem is like painting a picture. One begins with a stimulus. Something seen or felt in life, triggers the imagery. A painting can be poetic, and a poem paints a picture with words. These poems sum up my year in writing. They cover a wide range of topics, to include, Love, Hate, God, Forgiveness, Myths, the World, the Universe and more.

This book together with a free one hour long live film video produced by the author, teach SAFE Oil Painting. Written especially for beginners and teachers of school art classes, NOW artists are no longer exposed to Hazardous, Dangerous, Toxic and Carcinogenic materials. The author is a professional credentialed Art teacher in the State of California and has oil painted since 1957 at age 13. His University degree is From San Diego, CA, State University. Please see the author's book for professional and advanced artists, 'Oil Painting Lessons with Rembrandt and 'Calcite Sun Oil': Artists...