Brushstrokes: Acrylic

This book provided great step by step instructions for a beginning painter.  The end result of the paintings was too simplistic and unrealistic for my taste.  The paintings on the cover and back are similar to the quality throughout the book.  I don’t think this book is a good fit for the experienced artist.

I received this galley from NetGalley.

A great introduction to acrylic painting for beginners.  The projects are bold and simple and plenty of instruction steps are given.  They are quick to do and will give the artist fast and satisfying results.  Big bold brush strokes are used and a good range of projects, very well illustrated, are given.  I liked the limited palette project and the lean towards the abstract.  A good reference guide for established artists who are new to acrylic painting too.

Yes, this book is for absolute beginners who have no ambitions to become an artist, just playing around with paint. Tools and materials, basic color theory, brushstrokes, 3d effect. An abstract painting (simply putting color on canvas), greyscale painting, subjects: birds, flowers, a cat, still lifes, landscape.
The book might be useful for abstract painters who want to do a tiny bit of realism, or realist painters who want to ease the brushstroke (but there are better books than this).  Beginners will appreciate the simplicity of the projects. I didn't find the book inspiring as in my opinion most of the paintings were actually ugly. I'd liked however some: the birds on the cover, the lemon still life.

A very informative book for anyone that whats to start off painting in acrylics. It is a confidence building book which used simple brushstrokes to create the bases of painting without fear. With a step by step approach the projects come to life with colour and definition.

This is a great how-to book for those who'd like to take up acrylic painting and want projects that make you go "even I could do that!". :) You get the basic information and step-by-step instructions on how to paint 11 projects like an abstract painting, a bowl of lemons, and birds on a branch. You need limited supplies and the projects don't take an extraordinary amount of time or detail. Great for those who want to make art without investing hundreds of dollars or giving up all free time.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.

I absolutely love this book the tutorials are very well done and the artwork is inspiring. I highly recommend this as a beginner it is a great resource to learn basic techniques and skills. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

I was pleased to receive this advanced copy from Quarto Publishing thru netgalley.. I have just received the latest copy of International Artist (Feb/March 2020 edition) and recognised this artist from the cover of this book. So my interest in the artist was doubled.
This is a brilliant introduction to Painting in Acrylic, more than that it is a brilliant introduction to colour theory and abstract images. The examples given are easily followed and replicated. The subjects themselves are quirky and full of character. I believe that art is in making and not in the critical review. Simple abstract representations are of equal value to photorealism. If you wish you could paint but believe you can’t then this book will change your view of your abilities. Because you can paint and this book will help to make those first tentative marks. Enjoy by doing!