If so, then Art: Painting for Artists: Styles - Acrylic and Oil Painting is the book for you! This exciting book explains the essential materials you will need, such as mixing pallets, pencils and erasers, and canvas. You'll also discover the differing techniques, styles, and effects you can get from acrylic and oil paints.

Art: Painting for Artists: Styles - Acrylic and Oil Painting is the explains these essentials for painting with acrylics:

The Best Surfaces to Paint On

Avoiding Common Underpainting Mistakes

Using Different Mediums with Acrylics

The Advantages of Using Acrylics as a Base

Applying Detail With Acrylics

Painting clouds with acrylics

You'll learn the importance of composition, how to apply background color, and whether to start with light or dark colors.

You'll also discover these oil-painting tips:

Which Tools Are Used for Oils, But Not Acrylics

How to Apply Oils To an Image

Using Texture with Oil Paints

The Rules of Fat and Lean