Jerry Yarnell thrills beginning and intermediate artists with the tricks and techniques they need to perform magic on the canvas. He encourages readers to master the basic technical aspects of painting, such as composition, design, perspective, negative space, color mixing, values and color co-ordination. Plus, he includes ten beautiful step-by-step projects designed to provide a unique set of new artistic challenges to overcome. With insightful advice and practical instruction, Jerry makes it easy for every artist to improve and expand their repertoire of skills and build true artistic confidence.