ALLA PRIMA II: Everything I Know About Painting - and More EXPANDED EDITION 1st (first) by Richard Schmid with Katie Swatland (2013) Hardcover

As a self taught painter, this book is incredibly helpful and one of the best technical books on painting that I have seen. He was a fantastic artist and has so much knowledge to share. It is also written in a way that makes it very enjoyable to read. His writing style is very natural, he also has a great sense of humor. I love the detailed color charts, I have referenced them so many times already. I highly recommend this book!

This (expensive) book is so worthwhile on many levels! Highly-trained, highly-skilled artist Richard Schmid is an American Living Treasure for his decades of fine artwork and for his ability to write! Aspiring artists to intermediates and experienced artists will find plenty of "meat" in this book to improve your work. People who appreciate great painting will also enjoy this richly illustrated book, filled with Schmid's paintings.Schmid generously shares knowledge and technique as he writes with humor and understanding. What a great find this book is! The sections on Edges and on Values are worth's the price alone, and will improve all our work.Yes, the book is expensive, but artists - you must find and buy this book! We must invest in our art and in ourselves to pay back big dividends and grow. ...Followed by Schmid's book on Still Life Art? Enjoy!

He’s a new artist and this is full of good information

The concepts in this books are well written. I am sure you will never find any other book in the market like this one. If there's one book you can trust in your journey as a painter, this on will do just fine.

So much information and extremely well packed! God bless!