This highly sought-after expanded edition by legendary American realist Richard Schmid offers a definitive guide to the "alla prima" (direct) method of oil painting. The book is widely regarded as a modern masterpiece of art instruction, combining Schmid’s profound technical wisdom on color, light, and composition with stunning reproductions of his own work and insightful personal anecdotes. This large-format hardcover is in good condition, featuring clean, bright pages and a solid binding; the white cover shows some minor shelf wear and light scuffing typical for this edition, but it remains a well-preserved and invaluable resource for any serious painter or collector.