In this publication you will find a condensed overview of almost everything professional artists have considered and understand before the canvas gets the first touch of paint. A little history, maths, psychology and science - From the history of brushes to how to make your own, from the history of the canvas to how to stretch your own. Compositions and demystifying the fibonacci sequence, the anatomy of a triangle, the rule of thirds and five eights, the golden ratio and the anatomy of a triangle, dynamic symmetry among others. Colour theory, and some history from the masters, anecdotes, facts and motivational concepts and tips. I hope you find it as useful on your art journey as I have. Best wishes!!.