Instruction, advice, and illustrations deal with the human figure, both nude and clothed, in action and in repose, rendered in both wet and dry media. Various styles are shown, including examples by famous artists-impressionist, expressionist, and realist. Self-teaching manuals for ambitious amateur artists, The Painter's Corner books can also serve as textbooks in the art classroom. Aimed at instructing both beginners and intermediate-level painters, these books explain the basics of drawing and painting and include sample projects to show artists how to achieve beautifully finished artworks.