Favorite How-To Books for Mixed Media Painting (40 books)

This list is for art instruction books, if a book doesn't include any how-to instructions then please don't add it to the list. Also, the focus here is on 2-D art, so please don't add books about assemblage and sculpture, as mixed-media 3-d art deserves to be a subject on its own. Thank you :)

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1	Art Journal Freedom: How to Journal Creatively With Color & Composition by Dina Wakley 4.11 avg rating — 612 ratings score: 687, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Altered Surfaces: Using Acrylic Paints With Gels, Mediums, Grounds and Pastes for Paper, Canvas, Board and Plastic by Chris Cozen 4.21 avg rating — 61 ratings score: 579, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed-Media Techniques by Darlene Olivia McElroy 4.21 avg rating — 605 ratings score: 557, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Create Your Life Book: Mixed-Media Art Projects for Expanding Creativity and Encouraging Personal Growth by Tamara Laporte (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 340 ratings score: 494, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Painted Art Journal: 24 Projects for Creating Your Visual Narrative by Jeanne Oliver 4.08 avg rating — 200 ratings score: 490, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Color Lab for Mixed-Media Artists: 52 Exercises for Exploring Color Concepts through Paint, Collage, Paper, and More by Deborah Forman 3.87 avg rating — 77 ratings score: 485, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed-Media Artists: Experimental Techniques for Composition, Layering, Texture, Imagery, and Encaustic by Ann Baldwin 4.04 avg rating — 635 ratings score: 461, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Mixed-Media Master Class with Sherrill Kahn: 50+ Surface-Design Techniques for Fabric & Paper by Sherrill Kahn 3.93 avg rating — 95 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Wabi-Sabi Art Workshop: Mixed Media Techniques for Embracing Imperfection and Celebrating Happy Accidents by Serena Barton 3.86 avg rating — 184 ratings score: 374, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink: A Playful Painting Workshop by Jodi Ohl 4.27 avg rating — 56 ratings score: 371, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Creative Mixed Media: Paint, Print, Stitch, Stamp, Embellish by Sherrill Kahn 3.82 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 368, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Creating with Paint: New Ways, New Materials by Sherrill Kahn 4.32 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 366, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Creative Discoveries in Watermedia by Pat Dews really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 364, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Acrylic Painting for Encaustic Effects: 45 Wax Free Techniques by Sandra Duran-Wilson 4.19 avg rating — 52 ratings score: 359, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Abstract Art Painting: Expressions in Mixed Media by Debora Stewart 4.09 avg rating — 187 ratings score: 349, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Alternative Art Surfaces: Mixed-Media Techniques for Painting on More Than 35 Different Surfaces by Darlene Olivia McElroy 4.09 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 342, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Collage Unleashed by Traci Bautista 3.99 avg rating — 618 ratings score: 284, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Acrylic Solutions: Exploring Mixed Media Layer by Layer by Chris Cozen 4.30 avg rating — 194 ratings score: 283, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	CreativeGIRL: Mixed Media Techniques for an Artful Life by Danielle Donaldson 4.20 avg rating — 249 ratings score: 275, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Creative Stamping with Mixed Media Techniques by Sherrill Kahn 4.17 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 264, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The New Creative Artist: A Guide to Developing Your Creative Spirit by Nita Leland (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 105 ratings score: 180, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Nature Art Workshop: Tips, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Projects for Creating Nature-Inspired Art by Sarah Lorraine Edwards 3.94 avg rating — 62 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Drawing and Painting Beautiful Faces: A Mixed-Media Portrait Workshop by Jane Davenport (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 698 ratings score: 177, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Acrylic Fusion: Experimenting with Alternative Methods for Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media by Dan Tranberg 3.88 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Expressive Painting in Mixed Media by Soraya French 3.97 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Creative Trespassing: How to Put the Spark and Joy Back into Your Work and Life by Tania Katan 3.97 avg rating — 116 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Doodles Unleashed: Mixed-Media Techniques for Doodling, Mark-Making & Lettering by Traci Bautista 3.88 avg rating — 316 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Vein of Gold: A Journey to Your Creative Heart by Julia Cameron 4.03 avg rating — 2,625 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Watermedia Techniques by Stephen Quiller 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting: Fun, Creative and Innovative Techniques by Jo Toye 4.10 avg rating — 98 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	In Harmony with Nature: Painting Techniques for the New Age by Maxine Masterfield 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Painting the Spirit of Nature: Capture Your Personal Responses to Nature Using Experimental Painting Techniques by Maxine Masterfield liked it 3.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Shimmer and Shine Workshop: Create Art That Sparkles by Christine Adolph 4.12 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Watermedia Painting with Stephen Quiller: The Complete Guide to Working in Watercolor, Acrylics, Gouache, and Casein by Stephen Quiller 3.96 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Creative Colored Pencil Workshop: Exercises for Combining Colored Pencils with Your Favorite Mediums by Carlynne Hershberger 3.82 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Art Ideas by Fiona Watt 4.25 avg rating — 67 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Colored Pencil Collage: Nature Drawing and Painting for Mixed Media by Kelly Hoernig 3.85 avg rating — 67 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Abstract Nature: Painting the natural world with acrylics, watercolour and mixed media by Waltraud Nawratil 3.90 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Color Transfer: Achieving Impressionistic Effects with Watercolor Markers and Ink by Bill Senter 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Bold Expressive Painting: Painting Techniques for Still Lifes, Florals and Landscapes in Mixed Media by Annie O'Brien Gonzales 4.25 avg rating — 73 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars