101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic: Practical techniques for rendering a variety of surfaces [Paperback]

101 Textures in Oil & Acrylicfeatures step-by-step instructions for mastering a variety of the most common surfaces—sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, bark, fabrics, stone, grass, and many more—in oil and acrylic paint. Each page features two similar textures for readers to paint using the easy-to-follow steps.

Half the battle of achieving precise, realistic results in oil and acrylic painting comes down to one’s ability to accurately render surfaces and textures—a challenging feat for even experienced artists. Although many art instruction books focus on learning to paint specific subjects, many fall short when it comes to offering instruction on techniques that help one capture textures adequately.

In101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic, experienced and talented artist Mia Tavonatti provides artists with theessential skillsrequired to render realistic surfaces in oil and acrylic. Artists will discovertips and tricksfor working with both mediums, as well as a variety of techniques, includingblending,layering, working with oil and acrylic mediums, creating anunderpainting, and more. In addition to valuablestep-by-step instructions, general color recommendations offer a quick start guide. This helpful guide includes an index for fast and easy reference, while a short gallery at the end of the book represents various textures in finished works of art.

With its broad range of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips,101 Textures in Oil & Acrylicis a must-have art instruction book for artists of all skill levels, sure to be referenced time and again.

Mia Tavonattiis an artist with a variety of interests, including a strong passion for painting and drawing. She moved from Michigan to California to attend art school at California State University, Long Beach, where she earned her BFA and MFA in illulã.