All aspects of oil painting are discussed in this book, including the tools and materials required. Composition, direct painting, scumbling, blending, layering, glazing, impasto, monotyping, working with light and shadow and landscape and figure painting are all discussed.
Applying the principles presented in the "Tao Te Ching", this book shows painters how to unite spirit, mind and body to achieve inspired craftsmanship in their works. Painters are shown how to approach the act of painting in a fully conscious manner for continued artistic growth.