The Companion book to Richard Schmid's Alla Prima II is set to go to press next week, which means publication is right on schedule, and just around the corner. Comprising 264 pages and 384 images, this new book by Schmid's protégé, Katie Swatland, offers an in-depth look at the Master's materials, tools, and techniques through a series of fully-illustrated, step-by-step demonstrations. Topics covered in the book are many, and include painting demonstrations by Schmid and Swatland, discussions on light and color, choosing a palette, brush care, building paint boxes and easels, priming a canvas, varnishing paintings, photographing artwork, preparing paintings for shipping, plus much, much more. Schmid himself considers this book an essential complement to his recently-updated, seminal creation, Alla Prima, and there has been much anticipation leading up to the publication of this supplement since it was first announced last year.
Currently, orders are not being taken, but those interested in pre-ordering the book can sign up to be notified of the release date at Richard Schmid's website.