Get Started Painting

Do you want to learn to paint but aren’t sure where or how to start? This book will help you begin to master any medium you wish—from oil and acrylic to watercolor and pastel. You’ll discover detailed descriptions of the tools and materials needed to create works in each medium, as well as information about basic techniques and special effects. You’ll explore the bold, opaque colors of oil paint; the subtle, translucent beauty of watercolor; and much more as five accomplished artists guide you through a variety of lessons that demonstrate the painting process step by step, from composition and preliminary sketches to final touches and details. So what are you waiting for? Turn the page and get started painting!