Alla Prima II Everything I Know about Painting--And More

This is a personal lecture by a legend. Great read with so much wisdom.

This is a timeless classic direct painting book. Tons of great advice for the serious painter. Expensive but worth it!

Great book to have for an artist. I really liked reading it. It is very inspirational and it looks beautiful too. Highly recommend it!

I'm a student into oil painting 2 years and have purchased, borrowed and read dozens of books, videos and guides in addition to my lessons. This is the best I've found. I put off buying it because of the price, but finally caved because so many others gave it such exceptional reviews. I appreciate most: his depth of knowledge, the way he explains things, the psychological support he gives, and his respect for painters and the process of painting. It's been an enormous boon to my art and will continue to be for years to come.

I got the paperback, I usually prefer it. The book arrived in great time and in excellent condition with a thin plastic shrink wrap. I find the author’s opinions a bit biased, and quirky. If you’ve met him or seen videos of him you know what to expect and take it in stride. There are lots of great big beautiful lush paintings of his, it doubles as a picture book. At nearly 300 pages, we can tell that in this final edition, he did not hold anything back, and answered as many questions the reader may have. I’m only in the beginning chapters but already enjoy reading very much and though the size is considerable find it an easy and thought provoking read. Because of the size, I might get a hardcover if I were to get a new copy, but I’m very happy with mine will give this a very positive review.

This book is filled with so much helpful information about painting. It is written is clear language but is fun to read. The author has a sense of humor. It is not dry like a text book. I started from the beginning and am working my way through the entire book. Now I am making color charts from my palette colors. This is something I know I should have done a long time ago. Very worthwhile purchase for serious painters.

Hauntingly beautiful teaching here. This man not only 'owns' painting but is an accomplished teacher. One of the best, most thoughtful oil painting books i have seen in a while. Any oil painter should have this book. In depth approach to his style of painting, explanations from setting up your white ground to temperature of colors, composition etc. This is worth its weight in gold. I was raised by a stout victorian father that used to say smugly 'Those who can do, those who cannot teach'. Richard Schmid can do both and do both exceptionally well. Thank you sir for an incredible instruction. This has shifted my art incredibly.

Absolutely the loveliest art book, it is an art book you want to read and learn something while enjoying it. It helps that Richard Schmid was a master of the paint brush and his wife Nancy Guzik, is of equal talent but different. I love the way they seemed to model for each other.

Très bel ouvrage ? Bonne qualité des reprographies et très didactique , comme savent le faire les américains Un livre que je recommande aux amateurs ou professionnels de la peinture

All arrived in good oebder on a timely basis

Reading this was like taking a master course in art. I feel like I have profitied from the wisdom of a wise instructor - and the best - in written form, I can go back for reference or research something I'm having a problem with. I only wish I'd bought it years ago!!

The author, late Richard Schmid, takes the reader through the basic principles of art-making, provides personal stories and experience, illustrates his points with actual art. For learners of art-making this is useful, structured and clear approach. Unfortunately, the book is overpriced. I found that for less than half the price I could order this book from the author's website.

The best art book around.