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Painting into the Light: How to work atmospheric magic with your oil paints

Painting into the Light: How to work atmospheric magic with your oil paints

Painting into the Light: How to work atmospheric magic with your oil paints

9.9

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[ PRACTICE OF OIL PAINTING AND DRAWING BY SOLOMON, SOLOMON J.](AUTHOR)PAPERBACK

[ PRACTICE OF OIL PAINTING AND DRAWING BY SOLOMON, SOLOMON J.](AUTHOR)PAPERBACK

[ PRACTICE OF OIL PAINTING AND DRAWING BY SOLOMON, SOLOMON J.](AUTHOR)PAPERBACK

9.8

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The Landscape Painter's Workbook: Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color (6) (For Artists)

The Landscape Painter's Workbook: Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color (6) (For Artists)

The Landscape Painter's Workbook: Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color (6) (For Artists)

Rockport Publishers

9.7

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Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications

Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications

Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications

Watson-Guptill

9.6

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Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolours, Acrylics, and Oils. Discover Your Own Style. Grow as an Artist

Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolours, Acrylics, and Oils. Discover Your Own Style. Grow as an Artist

Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolours, Acrylics, and Oils. Discover Your Own Style. Grow as an Artist

9.4

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The Beauty of Oil Painting Book 1

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Painting People and Portraits: A Practical guide for Watercolour and Oils

Painting People and Portraits: A Practical guide for Watercolour and Oils

The Encyclopedia of Oil Techniques: A unique visual directory of oil painting techniques, with guidance on how to use them (New edition)

The Encyclopedia of Oil Techniques: A unique visual directory of oil painting techniques, with guidance on how to use them (New edition)

PAINTING HORSES IN ACRYLIC AND OILS: Step-by-Step Techniques To Create Lifelike Portraits

PAINTING HORSES IN ACRYLIC AND OILS: Step-by-Step Techniques To Create Lifelike Portraits

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Easy Oil Painting: Beginner tutorials for small still lifes

Easy Oil Painting: Beginner tutorials for small still lifes

Easy Oil Painting: Beginner tutorials for small still lifes

Search Press

9.2

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Traditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the Renaissance to the Present

Traditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the Renaissance to the Present

Traditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the Renaissance to the Present

Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

9.0

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Oil Painting Landscapes: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Beautiful, Atmospheric Works of Art

Oil Painting Landscapes: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Beautiful, Atmospheric Works of Art

Oil Painting Landscapes: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Beautiful, Atmospheric Works of Art

MacMillan (US)

8.8

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The Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist (Watson-Guptill Materials and Techniques)

The Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist (Watson-Guptill Materials and Techniques)

The Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist (Watson-Guptill Materials and Techniques)

Watson-Guptill

8.6

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Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, The: Techniques for Rendering Sky, Terrain, Trees, and Water

Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, The: Techniques for Rendering Sky, Terrain, Trees, and Water

Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, The: Techniques for Rendering Sky, Terrain, Trees, and Water

Ten Speed Press

8.3

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