Acrylic Painting for Dummies

by Colette Pitcher

Hands-on, full-color instruction in this versatile painting medium Acrylic paint is easy to use, quick to dry, a cinch to clean up, and relatively inexpensive–which makes it a great medium for amateur artists. Following a simple step-by-step approach, Acrylic Painting For Dummies provides hands-on instruction and easy-to-follow exercises in acrylic painting techniques and styles, making the medium accessible to would-be artists at all levels. Featuring large-scale projects at the end of most chapters and ample additional opportunities for readers to paint along, this friendly guide will help anyone discover the artist within.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference, Education

304 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 2009

Reviews

[Manoj · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one book I'll be referring to again and again, but not for the acrylic part (which is, I'm sure, very good; I just have't used acrylics, so didn't pay much attention to acrylic specific stuff - a complement to a book on acrylic painting). Very good section on understanding and using balance, with plenty of real examples). A good primer on non-representational art. Just those two topics (there's plenty more besides those) are enough to give it 5 stars.

[Ro · Rating 3 out of 5]

As insulting as I find the titles for the dummies' books, I did enjoy this particular book. It is a very helpful primer on acrylic painting. I felt empowered as I shopped at my local art store. I am making my way through exercises teaching particular techniques. It is fun to be horribly awful at something and see improvement bit, by bit.

[Natashya KitchenPuppies · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good little book to use as an accompaniment to the classes I am taking.
She uses water a lot though, which I don't.
But still, you can take what you need from the book - just like with any instruction.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had great ideas on how to paint and what to paint and also tricks on painting. Will def be looking back in this book for great ideas and tricks when I am painting

[Samyy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent tool for beginners - covers a lot of ground. However I did find some of the examples a bit complex for a “dummy” like myself. Nonetheless I learned a lot, and look forward to applying some of the neat tricks I’ve learned!

[Andre O. bueno · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a very simple and direct book. Very good for beginners, like me :)

[Crystal Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

Acrylic painting for Dummies Pitcher, Colette 3 NF Art lists of supplies, color theory, composition, different styles: abstract, thick old masters, WC, Collage & different surfaces 2015 8/28/2015

[Aya Rezk · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of the "for dummies" books I've read in different areas really suck, but this one really surprised me!

[Tammie Painter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't expect much from Dummies books, but was surprised at the amount of information in this book. Contains some terrific tips and hints as well as a few projects to test out what you've learned.

[Brit · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better basic acrylic painting books.