Acrylic Painting Step-by-Step

Learn the art of acrylic painting from 3 high-profile artists as they share step-by-step guidance on essential techniques, materials, and more.

Includes 10 landscape painting projects with clear photographs and instructions—perfect for acrylic painters of all skill levels!
 
Do you want to start acrylic painting, or improve your acrylic painting skills? This practical, inspiring guide has you covered! Join professional artists and best-selling authors Wendy Jelbert, Carol Massey, and David Hyde as they share their expertise, tips, and techniques in 10 demonstrations you can follow right at home. You’ll learn about:

• Acrylic painting basics, with advice on useful techniques and the effects they create
• How to paint landscapes in acrylic, from mastering composition to choosing the right colours
• How to paint flowers in acrylic, with tips on drawing, composition, colour, and tone
• Further acrylic painting techniques for upping your skills, with easy-to-follow applications

Perfect for both beginner and experienced acrylic enthusiasts, this step-by-step guide is full of useful tips, easy-to-follow instructions, and inspirational paintings to spark your next project!

Comprises material from the Leisure Arts series: Painting with Acrylics (9780855328405), Landscapes in Acrylics (9780855320234), Creative Acrylic Techniques (9780855328481), Flowers in Acrylics (9780855328535).

Book Contents

Materials
Painting with acrylics
My palette
My sketchbook
Colour mixing
Playing with acrylics
Painting skies
Sunlit window step-by-step
Farmyard step-by-step
Landscapes in acrylics
Composition
Colours for landscape
Creating depth
Seasons
Distant mountains step by step
Still water step by step
Ancient tree step by step
Flowers in acrylics 
Flower colours
Flower shapes & drawing
Composition for flowers
Tone
Techniques for flowers
Primulas step by step
Rose arch step by step
Stargazer lilies step by step
Creative acrylic techniques
Creative techniques
Creating texture
Applying techniques
Lilac blooms step-by-step
Seascape step-by-step
Index