Books

Books

Step-by-step self-study guides for adults learning to draw and paint from zero. The "Learn to Paint with Olga Shmatova" series has been published by EKSMO since 2004: over 700,000 people have learned to draw from it (publisher's data, 2021), and four titles were translated into Chinese.

In English

Colored Pencil Drawing for Adult Beginners

19 techniques, 5 complete drawing lessons, printable practice sheets. Kindle edition on Amazon and EPUB from the author — October 2026.

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The Russian series (print, EKSMO)

Digital editions are in preparation.

Cover of Gouache: A Self-Study Guide

Gouache: A Self-Study Guide

2004; second edition 2010 · in print

Cover of Watercolor: A Self-Study Guide

Watercolor: A Self-Study Guide

2005 · in print

Cover of Felt-Tip Pens and Colored Pencils: A Self-Study Guide

Felt-Tip Pens and Colored Pencils: A Self-Study Guide

2007 · out of print

Cover of Oil Painting: A Self-Study Guide

Oil Painting: A Self-Study Guide

2011 · in print

Cover of Modern Oil Painting: A Self-Study Guide

Modern Oil Painting: A Self-Study Guide

2011 · out of print

Cover of Drawing with Colored Pencils: A Self-Study Guide (2016)

Drawing with Colored Pencils: A Self-Study Guide

2016 · in print

Cover of Markers, Fineliners, and Felt-Tip Pens: A Self-Study Guide

Markers, Fineliners, and Felt-Tip Pens: A Self-Study Guide

2021 · in print