Books: Painting

Acrylic Workbook
Jenny Rodwell

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Hardcover - 128 pages (31 May, 1998)
David & Charles; ISBN: 0715307207

Synopsis
An acrylics painting course in ten lessons which is suitable for beginners. The course covers materials, brushwork, texture, special effects and an introduction to collage. Each lesson has a list of aims and instructions on how to achieve them.

Beginner's Guide: Acrylics £7.19

Paperback - 96 pages ( 1 October, 1997)
New Holland Publishers (UK); ISBN: 1853683191

Synopsis
A guide to choosing paints, paper and equipment, and to using numerous different acrylic techniques, including dilute colour impasto, glazing, knife painting and splattering. It also contains an overview of the history of drawing and a gallery of contemporary designs.