Acrylics: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner by Adrian Burrows is a practical introduction to painting with acrylics. Written by an experienced artist and teacher, the book explains the fundamentals in a clear and encouraging way, helping beginners build confidence and develop essential skills.
An opening section outlines the key tools and materials, followed by guidance on core techniques such as scumbling, dry brush, and impasto. Ten step-by-step tutorials apply these methods to a range of subjects, including still life, portraits, landscapes, and street scenes. Each project is broken into clear stages with supporting photographs, practical tips, and troubleshooting advice, alongside special features on painting trees, skies, and figures.
- Publisher: GMC Publications
- Paperback: 96 pages
- Dimensions: 274 x 216mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781784944063
