The hidden techniques of masterworks:       

1. Being An Artist by Lewis Lehrman, North Light Books.

2. Creative Artist by Nita Leland, North Light Books.

3. Still Life - A History by Sybille Ebert-Schifferer, Translated from the German by Russell Stockman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers.

4. Painting Flowers with Joyce Pike by Joyce Pike, North Light Books.

5. Bring Texture to Life by Joseph Sheppard, North Light Books.

6. Fantin-Latour by Michelle Verrier, Harmony Books, New York.

For oil painting theory and practice, please check our page of Oil Paintings I!  For more reference books on hidden techniques of masterworks, please check Techniques!