Contents

Introduction

En Plein Air

Working Outdoors

Materials & Supplies

The Minimalist Approach

Substrates

Surfaces

Toned Substrates

Working with Acrylic

Color Theory

Types of Acrylic

Acrylic vs. Oil

Techniques

Slowing the Drying Time

Blending Colors

The Palette

Choosing Colors

Mother Color

Basic Color Use

The Principles of Design

Planning a Painting

Painting as You Perceive

The Focal Point

Step-by-Step Project: Early Spring

Different Approaches to Painting

Finding Your Style

Color Temperature Unity

Step-by-Step Project: Red Dogwood

Finding Beauty

Painting the Light

Painting the Seasons

Taking Liberties

About the Author