If you wish to paint portraits in oil, this book is invaluable. In fact, reading the clear instructions, solid color information, and step-by step exercises, I just might want to begin working in oils again. Never having had an oil painting teacher who offered more than, “not like THAT!,” with no value, hue and chroma charts, no clear practical exercises and few chances to simply play with the paint, without concern about making a failed painting, returning to oils again just might be fun! — Marilynn Bicsak Thomas