This new edition of a revered guide to the technical aspects of painting
marks the 40th anniversary of its original publication. Fully revised by
author Jack Faragasso, the highly sought-after but long-unavailable book
features improved imagery, materials, and edits, including a new chapter
on working in natural sunlight. The revisions are guided by extensive
notes by Faragasso, an expert in the Frank J. Reilly method of
understanding how color works in various realistic lighting conditions
and how to make paint replicate those visual impressions.
A former Director of the Reilly School of Art and an instructor at the
Art Students League, Faragasso offers a full treatment of the Reilly
techniques in clear, coherent terms. His exposition of the principles of
painting and color applies to all subject matter -- including portraits,
figures, and still life -- and under any lighting conditions. Anyone
wishing to paint effectively in a traditional manner will benefit from
this volume, including serious beginners, intermediate to advanced
students, and teachers of art and painting.