Oil Painting Every Day shows you how to translate what you see into captivating paintings. Begin with a solid understanding of oil paint and essential supplies, then try easy exercises that will train your eye to see the world like an artist.

From there, you'll learn how to capture beautiful details in landscapes and still lifes and create shadows and depth to make your work come alive. Refine those details to paint waves, clouds, and floral scenes, and get all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need for a doable portrait to get you started in figurative work.

Get great ideas for creating engaging compositions while capturing the world around you, and discover how a variety of simple brushstrokes add energy and life to a piece.

In this book you'll find:

• How drawings and underpaintings can give your paintings a boost
• How to care for your tools and materials
• Tips and techniques for working in sketchbooks and on canvas
• The benefits of maintaining a consistent art practice
• How to paint from life and photographs
• Ways to build cohesive compositions that tell a story