The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Acrylic Painting

Master acrylic painting with this accessible, in-depth guide from Sarah Johnston, fine artist and author of Acrylic Landscapes for Beginners. Starting with her trusted Acrylic Artist’s Toolkit, Sarah introduces beginners to everything they need to know to create compelling acrylic, from selecting their supplies to bonus technique studies. Then, in 20 step-by-step tutorials, she carefully guides readers through creating popular subjects, including landscapes, animal portraits, surreal fantasy scenes, realistic still lifes, and abstract paintings. Readers will paint epic vistas in Peaks and Valleys and Into the Fog, captivating creatures in Winter Cardinal and Silent Fox, and mystical scenes in Flight of the Dragons and Whispering Woods. For something a bit closer to home, Morning Brew, Candlelit Glow, and Stacked Stories deliver the perfect cozy aesthetic while providing readers essential instruction on creating realistic still lifes. And for those looking to experiment with abstraction, Sarah includes four unique abstract painting tutorials that inspire exploration with color, brushstrokes, and composition. In a final chapter on painting with confidence, Sarah delves into fine artist secrets, revealing how newcomers to the craft can build trust in their skills, find their personal style, and compose their own paintings. She also provides exclusive painting prompts for endless inspiration beyond the book. With this trusted guide and a brush in hand, beginners will be able to creating stunning paintings they can be proud of.