The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques a carrying handle

a carrying handle

and an adjustable/removable shoulder strap

which can produce numerous

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

The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques a carrying handleOil 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,