With Oil & Acrylic Workshop, artists of all skill levels will discover how to create beautifully textured, vibrant, and colorful works using traditional as well as creative painting tools in new and surprising ways.

"Break the rules and explore acrylic paint in a free and fun way. This book encourages you to get over the fear of the blank canvas and the anxiety over the outcome so you can focus on the process of painting and the pure joy of creating. Whether you're a novice who doesn't know how to get started or a classical painter looking to try something new, you will benefit from the activities in this book, which range from quick, messy and expressive exercises...

Amanda VanEver, a popular YouTube artist, shares techniques for making poured art using full-page artwork and including affordable, reusable items.

Learn to create bold, dynamic works of art using step-by-step painting techniques that require minimal time, effort, and only the most basic supplies. Designed for absolute beginners, Acrylic (Brushstrokes) uses large brushstrokes and thick, creamy paint to help budding artists create loose, dynamic paintings in practically no time at all. After a quick overview of the basic tools and materials-including surfaces, brushes, and paints-and a brief introduction...

Have you ever walked into an art supply store, stood in front of the amazing array of acrylic products and just thrown up your hands in confusion, leaving the store without buying something new to experiment with? If you've ever wondered what to do with all those products, then this book is for you.If you've been using acrylic in traditional painting forms, in this book you'll find grand, wild and inventive manipulations of acrylic that will get your...

In this step-by-step guide, Claudia Nice shares her special approach to creating dynamic watercolor compositions textured with pen & ink, acrylic and gouache. Claudia starts with the basics, so you can advance at your own pace as you follow along through more than 60 step-by-step demonstrations ranging from short mini demos to full-scale paintings. Take a look inside to see how simple and inspiring Claudia's instruction can be. Each chapter focuses...

"Get creative with acrylic, the world's most versatile paint. Packed with over 40 essential techniques and creative ideas, this practical guide reveals how to get the most out of acrylic paint, in all its forms. With easy-to-follow instructions and examples by some of the best artists working today, ACRYLIC is guaranteed to inspire, whatever your ability."--Back cover.