<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>From the beginner to the experienced artist, all oil painting enthusiasts will benefit from this practical and comprehensive guide. Starting with advice on materials, color, composition, and painting from photographs, it goes on to describe basic and more advanced techniques?such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, scumbling, dry brush, sgraffito, impasto, and glazing?and the wonderful effects they can produce. Easy to follow lessons explain how to paint landscapes, seascapes, skyscapes, animals, still lifes, and flowers, and each section is accompanied by a selection of inspirational paintings by the four featured artists in a rich variety of styles. In addition, more than 300 photographs show clear, detailed instructions for creating beautiful works of art.</P>