In this lavishly illustrated book for budding oil painters, Rachel Shirley examines the many facets of the landscape, whether they are water, skies, shadows, or forests, and explains how to capture even the most subtle variations in light and weather. Special features include: A preliminary chapter for the beginner; Different aspects of the landscape broken down by chapter; Step-by-step demonstrations showing how the paintings were done; Simple practical advice on plein air painting; How to make the most of your photographs; Numerous techniques explained with full illustrations