101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic

Half the battle of achieving precise, realistic results in oil and acrylic comes down to one's ability to accurately render surfaces and textures — a challenging feat for even experienced artists. In 101 Texture in Oil & Acrylic, talented artist Mia Tavonatti provides you with all the information you need to develop this essential skill.

These pages are filled with step-by-step instructions for mastering a variety of the most common surfaces, including sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, bark, fabrics, stone, grass, and many more. Many important techniques are covered, including blending, layering, and underpainting, along with helpful information about using mediums to achieve amazing results.

In addition, the author provides general color recommendations in a helpful "get started quick" guide.

Author — Mia Tavonatti

Spiral-bound. 128 pages. 6¾" × 9¾" (18 cm × 25 cm).