A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. These 67 sequential lessons are illustrated with paintings by students and professionals, and presented in an easy-to-follow format. Lessons progress from simple to challenging within eight sections: Methods, Mediums & Foundations; Experimenting & Practicing, Still Life, Landscape and excercises Other Media, Working Abstractly, Portraits & Figure Studies, and Texture.