This book is the first Russian-language publication dedicated to the modern technique of oil painting. The book is based on materials from seminars on the effective use of oil paints held in Olga Shmatova's Studio. The book presents paintings by the author of the book and her students. Ready-made technical solutions enable novice artists to quickly start creating spectacular paintings, and experienced ones to expand the set of their technical techniques. To facilitate understanding, each topic is provided with detailed illustrations and diagrams. The simple and effective technique underlying the book will allow you to quickly reveal your creative potential and master oil painting.