Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner

if you're new to painting it is a very good book to have very informative and easy to follow.

Excellent book for the beginner. He suggests what paints and brushes to buy which are surprisingly quite minimal. Simple sketches are provided for you to copy so very little drawing is required. Charles basically holds your hand and tells you what colours are needed, and what mixes are required leaving you to determine the strength of each mix. I have only done 2 paintings so far but as someone in their 70’s who has done very little painting since leaving school I am delighted to have found this brilliant book, I only wish there were more acrylic painting books available by Charles.

It arrived yesterday so I haven't had time to read it fully but I did see some patterns to help with my drawing. There are numerous hints in colour mixing and equipment to use. It will be a great help in my art "career"

Has lots of information for anyone like me who had no idea where to start. Easy to read. Easy to follow instructions.

Excellent book on how to paint, its all explained properly and I actually feel like I can replicate the pictures. Even comes with fold out drawing guides you can copy for your own attempts.

I found this to be a very good book,because it explains about materials brushes etc.and then how to start with simple paintings working up to more advanced paintings,there are also outlines you can trace onto paper or canvas to save time sketching.All in all a very good book.

Basic book could have been a bit more helpful

Good book

This book is for sure for the absolute beginner when it comes to painting with acrylics. Great overview of necessary materials, easy to follow instructions on how to get started and achieve beautiful paintings. The included sketches will help you to start and complete your painting. The book is very well structured. This was a great find.

L'artista affronta la pittura acrilica con un approccio molto "acquerellistico". Preferendo uno stile più deciso, che tende più all'olio, con pennellate corpose e sfumature elaborate, sono rimasta un po' delusa. Ovviamente la mia è un'opinione dettata puramente dai gusti personali e pertanto non toglie assolutamente nulla al valore delle opere inserite nel libro e dell'artista. Detto questo avendo tanta strada da fare prima di arrivare al livello dell'autore, posso solo imparare dalle lezioni che presenta nel libro, a prescindere dalla stile utilizzato, e consiglio sicuramente l'acquisto perché è comunque importante avere nozioni, conoscenze e vedute più ampie possibili. All'interno sono presenti degli esercizi, disegni da rimuovere da poter dipingere.

The author is good at his work and he explains the craft to the reader quite comprehensively. I managed to learn some really good techniques. See pics. However, the book delivery was delayed by weeks by the supplier and hence i have not given a full rating.

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