Presents an introduction to painting with acrylics, covering techniques for creating color schemes, using the principles of design, building texture, adding activity, changing tonality, and painting from nature.

Splatter, stamp, scrape, repeat. A quick-start guide to beautifully layered and textured abstracts! While there are many approaches to painting abstract art, Jodi Ohl's philosophy is to simply start. In this book, the successful, self-taught artist helps you dive in with an open mind and fearless heart. A tantalizing variety of approaches and inspirations for applying and manipulating paint, crayons, pencils, ink, paper, photos and more. Quick and...

The author demonstrates how to use acrylics to achieve a variety of resultsfrom watercolor-like transparency and the flatness of tempera and gouache to the buttery quality of oils. He presents an insiders look at the most up-to-date tools, materials, and techniques used by top painters in the medium to produce highly expressive art. Includes guidance on materials, processes, balance, and composition, and focuses on effectively using color in painting....

"In this all-in-one guide to painting the most gorgeous acrylic landscapes, viral artist Sarah Johnston gives you all the tools to create your own nature-inspired masterpieces. There's no such thing as being too new to the craft; with Sarah's easy-to-follow instructions and detailed step-by-step photos, you'll be supported through the entire painting process. And there's more! Sarah also includes a back-to-basics guide on art supply shopping, an essential...

Offers instructions on painting different boat scenes in acrylic, including a Greek boatyard, Swiss rowing boats, and a Mediterranean port.

A complete course in acrylic painting, built up from key techniques.