i like "Landscape Painting Essentials" by Johannes Vloothuis. He gives principles of art that applies regardless of your medium.

I'm glad you mentioned your book. I had started reading it but got side-tracked and this reminded me I need to finish it. I strongly recommend anyone who hasn't yet, should read it. I've found many things that were only briefly mentioned in a quick tip are explained in great depth in your book. It's truly a treasure to be able to see how things work "under the hood" so to speak. I enjoy the insights into the philosophy and spirituality of art as well. It has given me a deeper understanding and appreciation for all you do out of your love of art. Thank you!

Richard Schmid's book translates to about £70 if you're in the UK - honestly? I've backed horses for more money than that. It's virtually nothing when you consider what you'd actually be getting. Some people will spend thousands on a workshop, only to come away none the wiser. Others will spend over £100 on a tube of Lapis, just to end up with a hue inferior to Ultramarine Blue. I don't want to exhaust the point, but, it's an inexpensive investment into ourselves as budding painters. Also, Dianne, you've absolutely earned the right to plug your own book - for one, you had the good grace to actually film a video from start to finish without stopping the flow of conversation umpteen times to plug a special "foundation course" or a Patreon page, or a brush set, or a link to video with hundreds of ad breaks like SO many others on KZfaq do - I mean, I know people have a business to run, but good grief.

Great Quick Tip! As always, you help us grow as artists..... many thanks!

I have Dianne's book and yes, highly recommend it. Thank you Dianne for these others. I love good books.

I know this is going to sound strange, LOL. I love watching your videos and I'm a long time subscriber, but a real favorite part for me is when you say, "Click on the bell".. the facial expression just reminds me of my art teacher who used to stress things like that. It just makes the Teacher in you come out even more! Thought I'd share that.

Thank you, Dianne - always helpful and inspiriting.

Color and light was one of the most fascinating books I’ve read (on your recommendations) and I read a lot, it really helped me see color in a new way. I have to write these suggestions down, they sound really good. I am glad you mentioned yours, otherwise I would have ;) It is invaluable, even for more seasoned painters

Thank you, Diane. That was so helpful.

I love your book Dianne, it presents an wonderful mix of theory and practical instructions and it is very agradable to read.

Hi Dianne, I just ordered your book and I can’t wait for it to get here so I can read it. Thank you for telling us about it. Hugs, Julie 🥰

thank you Diane. very informative.

Wooow every question I have in mind is here! Thank you!!

Wow! Thank you to the person who asked this question of Diane, I would not have thought of it! Thank you so much Diane for your recommendations, I now have them all in my Amazon cart for someday, but the Alla Prima (have heard so much about it) really is a much lower price at his website, as you mentioned.

I can definitely recommend Dianne's book! Very inspiring:) Also, the Alla Prima II by Richard Schmid is excellent and inspiring! Lots of great art, also. He writes as he speaks, and has a great sense of humor:) Thanks for another great video Dianne❤

Thanks for the recommendations!

Thank you for creating this Quick Tip video (I am one of your viewers who suggested "books"). Most of the books I surely never would have considered on my own, and I thought the video was particularly well done too!

I wish I can meet you in person and tell you how much I appreciate all these videos! I'm studying oil paint by myself and kinda lost where to start and what to know. I really enjoy learning from you! Love from Philippines

It suddenly occurred to me just now that I haven't gotten any notifications about your uploads for a long time, even though I was already subscribed. So I hit the subscribe button again and selected all videos. Thanks for all you do.

Thank you great suggestions as always 🇦🇺🙏🇺🇸

Love art books Thankyou

THANKS SOOOOO MUCH! Most helpful! You’ve just given us (me) a great gift!!

Thank you 🙂

Many thanks. You have some good books . Art is who i am as an individual

Not shameless! I bought it and wish I’d found you and it 5 years ago. The older I get and the more I delve into painting, the more I realize how much there is to know.

I got a used copy of Ocvirk. Great book , I’m currently reading chapter 1 but I am worried if the book have any practice project for students? And because I got used, I didn’t get the cd rom. Is the practice supposed to be in the cd

I find it amazing that people can actually learn things from books. I never could. But then I don't read very well. I think I might be dyslexic but never got diagnosed.

Waiting for The Art Spirit. Yes!!! My favorite.

Thank you and I appreciate if you list the links and possibly the titles to them in the comments

That seems like a good book to have.

Harold Speed’s book on oil painting is the best in my opinion.

Who is the author of art fundamentals theroy and practices book

Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting is notable absent. Is this because you think of it as a "how-to" book?