Download or read book Portfolio: Beginning Acrylic written by Susette Billedeaux Gertsch and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first brushstroke to the finishing touch, let the Portfolio series guide you as you begin your artistic journey in acrylic painting. Beginning Acrylic teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in acrylic. From choosing the right paper, brushes, and paints to basic painting tips and techniques, this beginner's guide to acrylic painting is bursting with valuable exercises and advice to help artists master this colorful and approachable medium. Beginning Acrylic guides beginners through an exploration of acrylic painting with easy-to-understand concepts and step-by-step methods, including how to paint a variety of skies, trees, mountains, roads, clouds, and waterscapes from start to finish. Building on these basic, fundamental techniques, novice artists can practice their craft with step-by-step painting projects that are broken down and explained with large, detailed images and examples. With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Beginning Acrylic is the perfect resource for artists just getting started.