Introduction -- Ch. 1. Getting ready : painting materials and setup -- Ch. 2. Mixing painting : all about consistency -- Ch. 3. More paint mixing : creating the colors you want -- Ch. 4. Brush handling : what your brushes can do -- Ch. 5. Try out time : creating samplers -- Ch. 6. Exploring color relationships : making color charts -- Ch. 7. Keys to 3D : creating spatial illusion -- Ch. 8. The basic format : still life painting -- Ch. 9. Beyond the basics : creating your own still life -- Ch. 10. Creating compositions : still life, more than one subject -- Ch. 11. Elements for your still life : flowers, glass, and fabric -- Ch. 12. The human figure : painting the nude -- Ch. 13. Portraiture : painting the face -- Index