This comprehensive guide to landscape painting in oil color provides timeless advice from master landscape artist Sir Alfred East. East's exceptional ability to capture the individuality of trees and the subtle movements of nature is evident in his work. He emphasizes the importance of observing and understanding nature to create realistic and expressive paintings. Chapters cover a wide range of topics, including sketching from nature, equipment selection, color theory, composition, and the depiction of trees, skies, grass, reflections, and distance. East's insights and techniques will benefit both aspiring and experienced landscape painters.