Acrylic Painting Books

*1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor* contains 1,500 color recipes, along with two color mixing grids for accurate measuring. Author — William F. Powell. Paperback. 176 pages. 9½" x 6".

Get your ideas flowing with *Abstract Painting* by Petra Tholken. This inspirational and practical book contains 20 acrylic and mixed-media abstract projects with step-by-step instructions. It’s an excellent addition to any artist’s library and it makes a great gift.

Learn the simple art of paint pouring with *Acrylic Paint Pouring: 16 Fluid Painting Projects & Creative Techniques* by Tanya Jung. The book delves into the properties of acrylic paint as well as various mediums, gels, and pastes to create different effects.

Acrylic Painting Step by Step is perfect for artists looking to master the versatile medium or build upon their existing skills. This book is filled with beginning and more advanced techniques with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for creating 12 acrylic paintings. Author - Tom Swimm.

Go on an artistic wildlife adventure with *Acrylic Painting: Animals*. This foundational painting book includes everything beginners need to know about getting started in acrylic painting. Authors — Toni Watts, Rod Lawrence, and Kate Tugwell.

Acrylic: Landscapes is the ideal tool to teach beginning artists how to use acrylics to create the perfect scene. Inside the book, readers will find a guide on tools, materials, and step-by-step instructions on painting landscapes in acrylic. Learn to paint a winter scene, waterfalls, and more. Author — Tom Shropshire.

Aspiring artists can learn here how to create a variety of seasonal landscapes in acrylic. Includes info on choosing paper and brushes, basic painting concepts and techniques, composition, and development. Learn how to paint a spring garden, a summer lake, and more. Author - David Lloyd Glover.

*Acrylics: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner*, gives aspiring acrylic artists the fundamentals of painting with acrylics in a helpful and accessible manner. Includes 10 tutorials and special features. Adrian Burrows. Paperback. 96 pages. 8-1/2" x 11". Author - Adrian Burrows.

Explore the medium of gouache in a portable, approachable, and contemporary way. Learn about tools and materials, techniques, and color theory in this easy-to-read, step-by-step guide to gouache painting at home or out and about. Author — Agathe Singer.

Artist Toolbox: Painting Tools and Materials is a practical guide to paints, brushes, palettes, and more. Experienced art instructors focus on the key concepts and practical aspects of working with specific tools, brushes, materials, and mediums. Author — Walter Foster Creative Team.

Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop and expand their color mixing skills, Color Mixing in Acrylic demonstrates a comprehensive range of techniques for working with color in this popular medium. Author — David Lloyd Glover.

Discover more than 450 color combinations in *Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic.* The Color Guidance Index shows you which color recipe to use based on what you’re painting. There’s also a Color Mixing Grid for precise blending. Author — William F. Powell.

*Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits* includes more than 500 color mixing formulas for realistic skin tones, hair colors, and facial features using acrylic, oil, or watercolor paints. An acrylic/oil equivalency chart and a grid for precise measuring are included. Author — William F. Powell.

Pour some wine and let The Paint Bar founders Jill Kerner Schon and Jackie Schon help you create eight beautiful paintings with your friends. Includes a 164-page manual, art supply suggestions, party and drink ideas, and 16 invitation postcards. Spiral-bound. 80 pages. Authors — Jill Kerner Schon and Jackie Schon.

*En Plein Air: Acrylic* is an excellent resource on the concept of painting with acrylics on location. It encourages artists to get out of the studio and find peace and joy painting outside. Author — Mark E. Mehaffey.

Master a variety of acrylic techniques with *Learn to Paint in Acrylic with 50 More Small Paintings* by Mark Daniel Nelson. The 50 projects inside this how-to guide have small proportions and can be completed within one hour, plus they’re suitable for artists of any skill level.

Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings is a complete course in acrylic painting, scaled down to alleviate any creative hangups or feelings of intimidation. Author and painter Mark Daniel Nelson demonstrates how small, 5" square paintings can set your creativity free.

*Modern Acrylic* offers a creative approach to acrylic painting and features a variety of inspiring exercises and whimsical projects. Beginners, art students, and art hobbyists alike will enjoy learning basic painting techniques and concepts to create expressive works of art. Author — Blakely Little.

Learn the basics of acrylic painting from this "how-to" book, created for aspiring adult beginners. Each book in the "Starting Out" series covers basic materials and techniques,and is suitable for an adult beginner. Author-Ken Goldman. Paperback 32 pages. Author — Ken Goldman.

Bring vivid botanical imagery to life with Oil & Acrylic: Flowers by Marcia Baldwin. This instructional book for beginners includes step-by-step guidance and techniques for creating various flowers and floral scenes.

Learn easy techniques for painting realistic waves, rocky shores, and other seaside elements in Oil & Acrylic: Oceans & Seascapes. Author - Martin Clarke.

Learn easy techniques for painting a breathtaking waterfall, a serene pond, a stunning lake, a rushing river, and more in Oil & Acrylic: Waterscapes. Author — Joan Darlflinger.

Discover how to create beautifully textured, vibrant, and colorful works of fine art in *Oil and Acrylic Workshop*. The book explores using both traditional and unique painting tools. Set aside your paintbrush in exchange for palette knives, sponges, and even your fingers. Authors — Kimberly Adams, Bridget Skanski-Such, and Yiqi Li.

Discover different types of art with *Painting & Drawing: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner* by the Editors of GMC. This book teaches new artists how to create with pencils and colored pencils, charcoal, acrylics, watercolors, and oil paints.

A fresh take on a classic medium, Painting in Acrylic is ideal for artists of all skill levels seeking to develop their acrylic painting skills. Author — Varvara Harmon.

Painting the Impressionistic Landscape celebrates the freeing experience of packing up your paints and setting out into nature to paint the beauty that you see. With clear, thoughtful instruction, artist Dustan Knight demonstrates how to paint lively, expressive landscapes in Impressionist style. Author — Dustan Knight.

Master the art of acrylic painting with guidance from Painting: Acrylic Basics by Janice Robertson. This helpful book for beginning to intermediate painters includes step-by-step instructions with detailed pictures showcasing each technique.

Discover the colorful, creative world of paint pouring with *The Art of Paint Pouring*. Paint pouring artist Amanda VanEver offers tips and step-by-step instructions for this approachable art form. Author — Amanda VanEver.

From domestic companions such as dogs and cats to creatures of the wild such as birds and deer, The Art of Painting Animals shows you how to render your favorite animals in a variety of painting mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Authors — Maury Aaseng, Lorraine Gray, Jason Morgan, Deb Watson, Toni Watts, and Kate Tugwell.

In The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic, four talented artists guide you through easy-to-follow lessons covering a variety of beautiful flowers, including tulips, dahlias, hibiscus, roses, daisies, freesia, water lilies, bird of paradise, and more. Authors — David Lloyd Glover, Varvara Harmon, James Sulkowski, and Judy Leila Schafers.

Written by a team of professional painters, The Art of Painting in Acrylic offers a fresh, modern approach to an incredibly versatile medium. It's a comprehensive guide that's perfect for both complete beginners and intermediate artists who want to develop or polish their skills. Authors — Alicia Vannoy Call, Michael Hallinan, Varvara Harmon, Darice Machel McGuire, Toni Watts, and Linda Yurgensen.

Learn to capture the simple beauty of everyday objects and scenes with The Art of Painting Still Life in Acrylic. The book offers valuable drawing and painting techniques, as well as inspirational artwork that's sure to motivate artists of all skill levels. Authors — Varvara Harmon, Elizabeth Mayville, Tracy Meola, and Janice Robertson.

Learn how to draw and paint with your child with *The Grown-Up's Guide to Making Art with Kids*. Inside, you’ll find more than 25 easy-to-follow projects to enhance creativity in your lives. This helpful guide includes drawing tutorials, interactive pages, and more. Author — Lee Foster-Wilson.

Discover more than 20 step-by-step fun fluid art and interactive paint pour projects for kids and adults alike inside *The Grown-Up’s Guide to Painting with Kids* by Jennifer McCully. This paperback shows you how to pour paint with kids to create colorful works of art together using affordable and accessible materials.

Learn to paint colorful rocks through creative prompts, practical exercises, templates, and step-by-step projects. *The Little Book of Rock Painting* offers an interactive, creative approach to this trendy technique. Authors — F. Sehnaz Bac, Marisa Redondo, Margaret Vance.

*The Painter's Handbook: Revised and Expanded* by Mark David Gottsegen is a useful resource with information on a wide variety of art materials including health and safety information as well as dozens of recipes.