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Ready to Paint The Masters: Monet
by Noel Gregory

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844484553

In this beautiful book, Noel Gregory shows how to reproduce four famous paintings by Claude Monet and one inspired by the master, using acrylic paints and following the step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions. The reusable tracings make replicating Monet's free, expressionistic works simple by showing you the basic shapes with which to experiment; and Noel's infectious enthusiasm for the subject makes the book easy and accessible.

Price: £9.99

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How to Paint: Acrylics
by Peter Jay

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Peter Jay shows how to create beautiful paintings in acrylics, from preparing the surface and drawing the scene, to blocking in, building up layers and adding finer details. His love for landscape painting will inspire beginners to acrylics and experienced artists alike.Clear advice on sketching and using photographsComposition and perspective simply explainedFour step-by-step demonstrationsPacked with inspirational paintings
Price: £8.99

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Paint Charming Seaside Scenes with Acrylics
by Jacqueline Penney

Publisher North Light
Edition Paperback

Fifteen thorough step-by-step painting demonstrations of friendly seaside scenes in acrylic, a very popular and highly versatile medium.Instruction on specific seascape elements such as lighthouses, rocks, dunes, fishing shacks and sunsets are points of focus in each project.Using the flexibility of acrylic, this book teaches readers of all abilities who are interested in painting on canvas or almost any other surface!Readers will enjoy this experienced author's direct and friendly teaching style as well as the author's personal take ona pproaching each subject.
Price: £14.99

Painting with Acrylics
by Wendy Jelbert

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Wendy Jelbert has written a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating beautiful pictures in acrylics, covering all the basic techniques and more. Using a sequence of inspirational pictures and specially commissioned step-by-step photographs, she shows how to use this medium to create pure acrylic, scumbling and impasto effects, blended washes, glazes of colour and more. She takes you through all the stages of creating a painting, from the basic brushwork to final details, illustrating how to capture light and shade, tone and form.
Price: £6.99

Learn to Paint: Acrylics
by Alwyn Crawshaw

Publisher Harper Collins
Edition Paperback

Learn to Paint Acrylics is just one of the top-selling titles in the excellent Collins Learn to Paint series. The book contains thorough yet accessible instruction and stunning artwork by popular TV artist, Alwyn Crawshaw.
Price: £8.99

Acrylic Painting Step by Step
Publisher Walter Foster Publishing
Edition Paperback

In Acrylic Step by Step, renowned artist Tom Swimm shares his secrets to creating beautiful paintings filled with color and light. After introducing the materials and basic techniques for using acrylic, Tom guides readers through 12 compelling painting lessons, from colorful landscapes to sun-dappled streets.
Price: £6.99

Acrylic Workbook
by Jenny Rodwell

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Spiral-bound

This essential, complete guide to the versatile, popular medium of acrylic for beginners and improvers introduces the basic materials and techniques, and leads the reader through a series of progressively challenging lessons. The learning objectives of the 10 step-by-step lessons are clearly set out to show the skills readers will achieve, and how they can use the techniques in subsequent paintings. It covers a diverse and popular range of themes, from still lifes and landscapes through to people and collages.
Price: £12.99

Acrylics, the Watercolor Alternative
by Charles Harrington

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Hardback

Acrylics are now second only in popularity to watercolour and can be seen as a real alternative to it. Step-by-step demonstrations and technique exercises - 25 in total - guide readers on how to use acrylic's forgiving nature to capture the look of watercolour. Presents easy-to-grasp, thorough instruction on such basics as designing successful compositions, making preliminary sketches and dividing the paper space Includes a gallery of outstanding finished paintings that prove acrylics can exceed watercolour's limitations
Price: £19.99

Collins 30 Minute Acrylics
by Soraya French

Publisher Harper Collins
Edition Hardback

Do you want to paint quick, loose acrylics? This practical guide for beginners, in a handy sketchbook format, will show you how you can achieve attractive and successful paintings in just 30 minutes - ideal for today's busy amateur artists.
Price: £7.99

Quick & Clever Acrylics
by Michael Sanders

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

A comprehensive introduction to painting with acrylics the 'quick & clever' way, ideal for newcomers to the medium.Explores the full potential of acrylics (using them as watercolours and oils) focusing on getting top results quickly.Each project explores painting a popular subject, starting with technique focused exercises and moving onto a step-by-step painting.Makes getting to grips with acrylics easy, fast and fun.
Price: £12.99

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