Sharp-Focus Realism In Oil is a book by Nick Baxter intended primarily, to beginner oil painters, with an emphasis on making the content understandable to tattoo artists. It illustrates, step by step, the techniques developed in sharp-focus realism painting.

Intended to help tattoo artists who want to expand their artistic practice, this book makes many useful comparisons between the mediums of tattooing and painting.

Very useful for all aspiring realistic oil painters, from beginner to intermediate level.