A compact, easy-to-carry reference guide packed with essential tips, techniques and practical knowledge for artists of all levels. Quick and clever tips, together with practice projects, will bring more life, soul and detail to your work.

A go-to resource for the studio, covering everything from colour mixing and brush strokes to composition tips and material essentials. Crammed with quick-reference tables, practice drills and helpful prompts, so all the information you need is right at your fingertips. Whether you're exploring realism, abstraction or impressionism, the concise, insightful knowledge inside will enhance your oil painting practice and inspire your artistic journey.