"This new edition of a long-revered guide on the technical aspects of painting marks the 40th anniversary of its original publication. Fully revised by Faragasso, it features improved imagery, materials, and edits, including a new chapter on working in natural sunlight. The revisions are guided by extensive notes by the author, an expert in the Frank J. Reilly method of understanding how color works in various realistic lighting conditions"--Provided by publisher.