Painting for the absolute and utter beginner

Introduction

Ch. 1. Getting ready : paint, materials, and setup

Ch. 2. Mixing paint : all about consistency

Ch. 3. More paint mixing : creating the colors you want

Ch. 4. Brush handling : what your brushes can do

Ch. 5. Tryout time : creating samplers

Ch. 6. Exploring color relationships : making color charts

Ch. 7. Keys to 3D : creating spatial illusion

Ch. 8. The basic format : still life painting

Ch. 9. Beyond the basics : creating your own still life

Ch. 10. Creating compositions : still life, more than one object

Ch. 11. Elements for your still life : flowers, glass, and fabric

Ch. 12. The human figure : painting the nude

Ch. 13. Portraiture : painting the face

Index.