Discover how easy, satisfying, and fun it is to create with acrylic paints and mediums inCreative Acrylics.
Acrylics are one of the mostversatile, affordable, and accessible art mediums, andyou'll learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques for blending colors and building texture, plus excellent instruction on how to paint a range of different subjects.

Confused about which types of paints to use, and how to use them?Creative Acrylics cuts through the clutter and offersclear fundamentals for working with a variety of paints and mediumsto produce beautiful results. Acrylic paint is water-soluble, dries quickly, and is forgiving, making it perfect for those starting out. Begin your acrylic painting journey with an expert who will guide you through enjoyable techniques and projects as youbuild confidence and ramp up your skills.

Step-by-step techniques, lessons, and projects cover a wide range of styles and genres, includingcolor mixing,brushwork,glazing, and how to paint easyflorals,still lifes,landscapes, andanimals. Take your new skills even further andpaint on different surfaces to create an apron, painted shells, a paintbrush rest, clay pot, and more.
InCreative Acrylics you'll find:

• How toset up your workspace to make painting more enjoyable
  
• A guide to thedifferent types of acrylic paint
  
• Basic techniques such asunderstanding color and value, andhow to add texture and other effects using paint and mediums
  
• Lessons and projects that build skills: creating still lifes, florals, landscapes and skies, and painting on fabric, wood, shells, clay, and more
  

With all these ideas and inspiration, your acrylic painting journey can begin today!
Perfect for all skill levels, the books in theArt for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.