The painting procedures outlined in this manual are based mostly on classical techniques starting from about the 16th century with some limited discussions on other methods. The following chapters initially cover a series of topics important for a knowledge of painting before step-by-step procedures to obtain a completed oil or acrylic painting for any subject matter. After a drawing is transferred to the canvas, one starts with a value-based underpainting on which layers of color are built-up. A limited palette is stressed here, but the artist can use other colors that are listed to make the transition to color mixing from just primaries as more confidence is gained.