Through an array of demonstrations and inspirational images, a respected
and successful painter reveals all his secrets for depicting light and
mood, and bringing out the rich color of oils. Many artists don't
realize exactly how to use oils to create colorful and expressive
paintings. These pages show them the way, with practical advice on
materials and equipment, painting techniques, mixing and harmonizing
colors, and capturing landscapes, still lifes, flowers, gardens,
interiors, and townscapes. Especially invaluable is the intimate glimpse
into a professional's working methods on location: planning his
composition, producing preliminary sketches, and following through every
stage of development until a beautiful painting is done.