Oils & Acrylics Foundation Course - Couverture souple

Nick Tidnam (Author)
Nick Tidnam's main passion has always remained in sketching and painting; constantly exploring new avenues and methods to create a unique body of work that has earned him international acclaim. In 2001, he was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) and is a popular member of the London Sketch Club and The Savage Club. He continues to paint full time and exhibit across the UK and around the world, most recently in Delhi, India.

Curtis Tappenden (Author)
Curtis Tappenden is a tutor at the Kent Institute of Art and Design - one of the UK's Centres of Excellence in art education. He is the author of Learn to Paint and Draw (Watson Guptill).

Two of the most popular painting media are traditional, rich oils and modern, quick-drying acrylics. With this abundantly illustrated art academy in a book, you'll see exactly how to exploit the properties of these distinctive paints by experimenting with technique, and correcting as you go. Find out all about tools and materials, making those first brush strokes, and mastering basic techniques. Take advantage of the professional tips, tricks, and rescue remedies offered on every page; learn all about using color brilliantly; and begin those very first paintings with confidence.