11 Best Oil Painting Books of All Time
Our goal: Build the most true list of best Oil Painting books.
Our process:
1. Search for "best Oil Painting books" and study the top 4 articles.
2. Add only the top books (mentioned 2+ times).
3. Rank the results neatly for you here! š
(This process takes a long time, but we do the research so you don't have to!)
(Updated 2022)
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The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting
Techniques for Rendering Sky, Terrain, Trees, and Water
Suzanne Brooker
Appears in 3 articles - 2
Daily Painting
Paint Small and Often To Become a More Creative, Productive, and Successful Artist
Carol Marine
Appears in 3 articles - 4
1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor
Achieve Precise Color When Painting Landscapes, Portraits, Still Lifes, and More
William F. Powell
Appears in 2 articles - 6Appears in 2 articles
- 9Appears in 2 articles
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The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted
Guided Lessons for Beginners and Experienced Artists
Kathleen Lochen Staiger
Appears in 2 articles - 11Appears in 2 articles
FAQ
How was this list created?
We searched for "best Oil Painting books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many books are in this list?
There are 11 books in this list.
Why did you create this list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Oil Painting books on the internet.
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