Learn the secrets of the masters. Learn to draw and paint what you see. Learn how to interpret the visual realm by distilling the essences of form, to create works of art that seem to be living and breathing. Put Robert's forty years as a professional artist and teacher to work for you.

The Power of Positive Painting© is the long awaited how-to paint book by nationally renown artist, Robert Maniscalco. The P3 is a full color, 142 page, how-to draw and paint method. It is a highly informative, beautifully illustrated, user-friendly paperback book, covering everything from developing an accurate drawing and underpainting, mixing rich luminous flesh tones, to completing a finished portrait. Robert’s step-by-step P3method demystifies the art of not only portrait painting but any genre involving form, including still life and landscape. There’s even a section on releasing the creative genius inside you! The P3 is the sum total of all of Robert’s forty years of artistry and teaching. Every trade secret is laid out for the taking.
I probably learned more reading P3 than I did throughout 6 years of college, when it comes to painting technique I recommend his teachings highly.— A. Garavaglia