Acrylic Painting Step by Step: Discover all the basics and a range of special techniques for creating your own masterpieces in acrylic (Artist's Library Book 45)

Beginners and accomplished artists alike are attracted to the beauty and versatility of acrylic painting. In this comprehensive book, you will find all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the medium or improve your painting skills. Accomplished artist Tom Swimm guides you step by step through 12 stunning acrylic projects, offering easy-to-follow instructions along with his personal artistic insights. Acrylic Painting Step by Step covers dozens of beginning and advanced acrylic techniques, from underpainting and glazing to impasto and texturizing. You will learn to paint a variety of subjects, including a lively floral, a striking still life, an eye-catching street scene, and a gorgeous seascape. Cover Title Contents Introduction Tools and Materials Color Theory and Mixing Acrylic Techniques Lesson 1: Beginning with an Underpainting Lesson 2: Focusing on a Single Subject Lesson 3: Painting Reflections Lesson 4: Glazing to Build Warmth and Texture Lesson 5: Working with Translucent Washes Lesson 6: Depicting Light and Shadow Lesson 7: Setting Up a Still Life Lesson 8: Applying Linear Perspective Lesson 9: Using Multiple References Lesson 10: Choosing a Viewpoint Lesson 11: Simplifying a Scene Lesson 12: Creating Depth Conclusion