"A Sterling/Chapelle Book."

1: Getting started -- Basic materials -- Palette preparation -- Paper stretching -- Image transferring -- Caring for your brushes -- A few things to consider -- 2: The basics -- Technique one: How do I create a basic wash? -- Technique two: How do I create a controlled wash? -- Technique three: How do I add detail to my painting? -- Technique four: How do I combine detail with a controlled wash? -- Technique five: How do I use the spattering technique? -- Technique six: How do I use the masking technique? -- 3: Beyond the basics -- How do I paint within a masked area? -- How do I make a black-and-white painting? -- How do I create a monochromatic painting in warm tones? -- How do I create a monochromatic painting in cool tones? -- How do I create depth in a painting with a wash? -- How do I paint a snowy white landscape with no white paint? -- How do I paint difficult materials such as drapery or glass? -- How do I create a vertical triptych with an oriental look? -- How do I paint for stationery? -- How do I paint a bookmark? -- How do I paint for a scrapbook page? -- How do I paint for a greeting card? -- 4: Gallery

Includes index