Frank J. Reilly – Outdoor Painting
by Ralph Garafola

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – Color Theory 1
Language of Color
Values Scale & How to Mix and Tube Neutral Grays
Color Charts
Chroma & Value Scales and Chart
Temperature of Color
Chapter 2 – Light and Shade 9
Light Source
Lighting Conditions
Basic Days
Theory of Planes & Cast Shadows
Reflected Light
Transmitted Light
Chapter 3 – Perspective 39
Rules of Perspective & Drawing
Types of Perspective
Parallel Forms
Vanishing Trace
Circle, Shadow, Reflections and Water in Perspective
Chapter 4 – Progression and Recession 56
Chroma & Atmosphere in Sunlight, Skylight, Moonlight
Sideways Progression
Model & Mountains in Recession
Illusions
Tools
Chapter 5 – Landscape Painting 71
Plein Air Painting & Procedures for Painting Color Notes
Composition and Creating Your Landscape Painting
Palettes & Paint Value Scales
Furniture in Every Painting
Chapter 6 – Painting Foliage and Seasons 89
Painting Trees
Drawing Foliage and Grass
Foliage Palette
Painting Different Seasons
Chapter 7 – Painting Mountains 106
Characteristics of Mountains
Value of a mountain (light and shade)
Cloud spots on a mountain
Timber line of a mountain
Chapter 8 – Painting the Sky, Clouds and Atmosphere 112
Painting the Element of the Sky
Dawn & Twilight
Sunrise & Sunset
How to Paint Bright Red Outdoors
Rose Madder
Panoramic Landscapes
Drawing Clouds
Types of Clouds
Lighting Clouds
Chapter 9 – Painting the Model Outdoors 136
Painting the Model in Different Light
Values of the Model
Procedures of Painting the Model Outdoors
Chapter 10 – Water 148
Theory of Water
Painting Sediment, Water Movements and Reflections
Color of Water
Types of Water & Wave
Painting Glossary 163