Painting Basics

You can transform a blank canvas into a spectacular landscape even if you've never painted before. Jerry Yarnell-the master of popular painting-will show you how with his successful step-by-step painting techniques. You'll learn to create beautiful art, building your skills and having fun every time you approach the canvas. The lessons inside will enable you to produce 10 complete paintings and provide you with detailed information on subjects such as color mixing, applications, composition, value studies, depth perception and much more.

Whether you're a beginning, intermediate or advanced painter, Jerry Yarnell's 28 years of art experience will inspire and enrich your painting journey-a lifelong learning process full of discovery and wonder.