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1	Painting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in Interpreting Light and Color more books like this by Lois Griffel add to wishlist Impressionism has inspired generations of artists and no one has done more for the cause than Charles Hawthorne, the founder of the Cape Cod School of Art. In "Painting the Impressionist Landscape", author and artist Lois Griffel explores Hawthorne's theories on colour and light, in depth. Griffel, the longtime director of the school Hawthorne ... see all copies from $16.09! new only from $16.09! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Carlson's guide to landscape painting more books like this by John F Carlson add to wishlist The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, perspective, painting of trees, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $5.42! \| SVS
3	Helen Van Wyk's Favorite Color Recipes more books like this by Helen Van Wyk add to wishlist Written in a clear style this detailed guide to mixing colour is full of recipes for getting just the right shade for all kinds of painting styles in oil based or acrylic media.' see all copies from $14.88! new only from $18.08! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist more books like this by Bill Creevy add to wishlist This reference to painting with oils compares leading brands of paints. It describes mediums, solvents and varnishes; illustrates brushes, pallettes and other tools; and shows both traditional and unconventional techniques. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $11.93! \| first editions
5	The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross more books like this by Robert N Ross add to wishlist see all copies from $2.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions
6	Oil Painting Secrets from a Master: 25th Anniversary Edition more books like this by Linda Cateura add to wishlist This guide to painting in oils examines such topics as massing values, chiaroscuro and light value, handling edges and other topics. see all copies from $14.90! new only from $14.90! \| SVS
7	Oil Painting Techniques more books like this by Harold Speed add to wishlist Stimulating, informative guide by noted teacher covers painting technique, painting from life, materials -- paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc. -- a painter's training, more. 64 photos. 5 line drawings. see all copies from $7.50! new only from $8.09! \| SVS
8	The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted: Guided Lessons for Beginners & Experienced Artists more books like this by Kathleen Lochen Staiger add to wishlist Many an art student and BFA graduate arrive at the sorry state that despite all their classes and books on painting, they still don't understand the rudiments of oil painting - the basics of colour mixing and creating the illusion of form. That's where "The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted" comes in, an invaluable primer on oil painting ... see all copies from $14.90! new only from $14.90! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Everything you ever wanted to know about oil painting more books like this by Marian E. Appellof add to wishlist An overview of the tools and materials of oil painting, this book contains advice about colour palette, colour mixing and applied colour theory, preparing a canvas, designing a composition, direct painting, scumbling, blending, layering, glazing, impasto, monotyping. It also shows you the most effective ways to work with light and shadow, model ... see all copies from $8.12! new only from $16.33! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Brushwork Essentials: How to Render Expressive Form and Texture with Every Stroke more books like this by Mark Christopher Weber add to wishlist Knowing how to use a brush properly is essential for effective oil painting. Brushwork Essentials shows artists everything they need to know to render a variety of elegant strokes, along with other exciting techniques like paint mixing and brush shaping. Weber makes mastering each technique easy. He provides detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, ... see all copies from $13.95! new only from $21.24! \| SVS
11	Painting Garden Birds with Sherry C. Nelson more books like this by Sherry C Nelson add to wishlist In this unique guide, 11 different oil painting projects show decorative painters how to create bluebirds, cardinals, goldfinches, hummingbirds and more. Each project is explained in more than 20 steps and includes material lists.' see all copies from $9.95! new only from $9.95! \| SVS
12 view cover	Painting Better Landscapes more books like this by Margaret Kessler add to wishlist This innovative book includes advice on solving problems, conveying mood, focusing attention, arranging subjects, and making corrections. see all copies from $12.99! new only from $14.90! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Painting Fabulous Flowers with Donna Dewberry more books like this by Donna Dewberry add to wishlist Provides information on painting flowers, including 50 flower designs; sections on creating backgrounds with bold colours; tips for using faux finishes and textures; and more. see all copies from $8.00! new only from $8.15! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Capturing the Seasons in Oils more books like this by Tim Deibler add to wishlist All artists can capture the stunning beauty of the seasons with the author at their side. He teaches readers how to understand light and truly see their subjects in step-by-step lessons that include: Ideas and exercises for mastering the four keys to any successful painting - shape, value, colour and edges; Side-by-side comparisons of the same ... see all copies from $4.74! new only from $9.58! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Oil Painting: The Workshop Experience more books like this by Ted Goerschner, Lewis Barrett Lehrman add to wishlist This is a one-of-a-kind workshop from one of America's most popular workshop instructors. Artists are intrigued by all that a workshop offers...one-on-one attention from a knowledgeable instructor, a focused course of study, working secrets from a successful artist. The expense and inconvenience of travelling to conventional painting workshops ... see all copies from $10.36! new only from $14.74! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Oil Painter's Pocket Palette more books like this by North Light Books, Rosalind Cuthbert add to wishlist "The Pastel Painter's Pocket Palette" includes pages of easy-to-follow color-mixing charts, special mixtures for greens and flesh tones, how to achieve brilliant colors, and more. see all copies from $24.93! new only from $48.97! \| first editions
17 view cover	Color Mixing the Helen Van Wyk Way: A Manual for Oil Painters more books like this by Helen Van Wyk, Herbert Rogoff (Editor) add to wishlist In this practical guide to color from one of America's best known artists, color mixing is explained clearly. Oil and acrylic painters will learn how to put color theory into action. This book is a tremendous help to the artist struggling with color composition. 230 color, 15 black-and white illustrations. see all copies from $29.11! new only from $124.88!
18 view cover	Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination: Everyday Inspirations for Painting Faeries, Elves, Dragons and More! more books like this by Claudia Nice add to wishlist Fantasy continues to be hot, and it's not just for children interested in comics. Many artists love mythological creatures like mermaids, centaurs and dragons. And with Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination, they'll learn how to make realistic-looking fantasy artwork. With characteristic friendly instruction, the author shows ways to: ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19	Brushwork: A Guide to Expressive Brushwork for Oil Painting more books like this by Emile A. Gruppe add to wishlist see all copies from $42.48! new only from $149.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Lovely Landscapes more books like this by Brenda Harris add to wishlist Popular TV instructor Brenda Harris' acrylic painting method produces realistic, startling results in a few hours, even for the most inexperienced painters. As in her previous volumes, Brenda proves her gift for teaching is just as effective on the page as it is on TV. "Lovely Landscapes" offers readers: 10 easy-to-follow step-by-steps that result ... see all copies from $15.04! new only from $15.04! \| SVS
21 view cover	How to Paint Living Portraits more books like this by Roberta Carter Clark add to wishlist TAward-winning artist Roberta Carter Clark has created a loyal following among painters with her timeless instruction. Her popular workshops have brought the joys of creating vivid portraits in oil and watercolor to countless artists. This is a classic compendium of her in-depth approach to portraiture. Clark takes artists through a series of 24 ... see all copies from $8.65! first editions
22 view cover	Landscapes more books like this by North Light Books add to wishlist This latest addition to the popular "Painter's Quick Reference" series tackles a perennially favourite subject matter - landscapes. With instruction for acrylic, watercolour and oil painters, this guide: gives readers countless ideas for gorgeous landscape elements, from the perfect tree and shrubs to clouds, skies, hills, mountains, flowers, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	Brilliant Color: Painting Vibrant Outdoor Scenes more books like this by Julie Gilbert Pollard add to wishlist Readers will discover the joyful freedom of "pushing the envelope" when it comes to choosing colours for their landscape paintings.In 10 complete step-by-step demonstrations and dozens of colourful mini-demos, readers can learn how to break the bonds of the "colour rules."Each demo teaches a basic colour principle using easy-to-understand diagrams ... see all copies from $16.20! new only from $16.20! \| SVS
24 view cover	Oil Painter's Solution Book: Landscapes: Over 100 Answers to Your Oil Painting Questions more books like this by Elizabeth Tolley add to wishlist "Oil Painter's Solution Book" shows readers how to create a range of landscape paintings that show different times of day, year, lighting, subject matter and format. In addition to an entire chapter of full demonstrations, including two critiques showing readers how to evaluate their work, readers benefit from several mini-demos detailing how to ... see all copies from $18.76! new only from $18.76! \| SVS
25	Painting Songbirds with Sherry C. Nelson more books like this by Sherry C Nelson add to wishlist see all copies from $10.49! new only from $14.98! \| first editions

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