Painting Masterclass: Creative Techniques of 100 Great Artists
A fantastic book with lessons on painting, composition, color and so much more, using examples from the Masters. Learn from the best!
Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green
This book was a recommendation from Richard Schmid (Alla Prima II) and I must say, I had a major Aha moment when I read it. His explanation on how colors are reflected or absorbed and … Read more
Artists network
A site filled with information, not only for oil painting, but also for watercolors, pastels, acrylic and other mediums. There are a lot of free stuff, such as interesting articles and short videos, but also … Read more
Big Magic
A truly practical (and sometimes magical) look at the ever elusive creative muses and the mysteries of inspiration. Will change your perspective on what it is to be an artist.
Radiant Oils – Glazing Techniques for Paintings that Glow
Magnificent book on the art of glazing, a painting technique that uses light and transparency for beautiful effects. This book takes you step by step through every detail of the process.
Problem Solving for Oil Painters
This book illustrates a variety of reasons why a painting “doesn’t work” and how to correct it. Knowing this beforehand will greatly help you with the composition of your paintings.
Brushwork Essentials
Very interesting book on the art of brushwork. It shows the many different ways to manipulate your brushes and paint, where a lot of an artist’s personality comes through.
The Oil Painting Course You’ve Always Wanted
This book is perfect for beginners!! I very much enjoyed doing all of the exercises. A lot of basic, but very essential information.
The Artist’s Handbook
Reference book on art in general. The sections on oil painting offer a very complete overview of the subject. You will find, among other things, a chart of all the pigments and their chemical composition.
