Frank J. Reilly – The Elements of Painting
by Ralph Garafola

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – Color Theory 1
Dimensions of Color
Language of Color
Chroma and Value Chart
Neutral Values
Color Chart
Chapter 2 – Light and Shade 19
Light Source
Four Types of Lighting
Painting Halftones
Reflected Light
Transmitted Light
Chapter 3 – Painting 71
Three Ways of Applying Paint
Materials
How We See
Painting Procedures
Palette
Painting Maximum Form
The Effect
Progressions and Gradation
Anatomy of Drapery
Still Life Painting
Chapter 4 – Painting Edges 114
Hard and Soft Edges
Chapter 5 – Painting the Head 117
Basic Structure of Features
Forms and Planes of the Head
Painting the Portrait
Chapter 6 – Painting the Model 157
The Complexion
Painting Flesh Tones
Indoor Palette
Modeling Factors
Surfaces
Finishing the Painting
Wash-in Monochrome Underpainting
Painting Model Outdoors
Lay-in Massing of Color
Chapter 7 – Painting Glossy Surfaces 187
Transparent and Translucent Surfaces
Refraction of Light
Chapter 8 – Colored Lights 191
Colored Lights
Directions of Light
Color Vibration
Painting Mediums
Picture Making
Elements of Art
Black and White Abstractions
Color Abstractions
Color Planning
Composition
Painting Glossary 220