Product Description

Acrylic is a growing medium, yet there are very few good instruction books on the market. The two most appealing things about Jacqueline Penney's acrylic paintings are first, their subject matter, which transports you of a wonderful, relaxing holiday spot, and second, the ease with which she paints. These two features are emphasized throughout this new book.

The techniques, described in both the body of instruction and special sidebars, highlight the shortcuts Jacqueline has developed to get great results. Aimed at watercolorists who might want to try acrylics as well as beginning to intermediate acrylic painters, Jacqueline's book offers ideas and instruction in a popular painting style while encouraging artists to have fun while they create.

* A great introduction to a medium whose popularity is soaring
* Presents gorgeous artwork mixed with friendly instruction
* Includes 13 mini-demos

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #234613 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05-20
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

About the Author
Jacqueline Penney is an artist, popular teacher and author of Painting Greeting Cards in Watercolor. Sixty-nine of her paintings have been published and distributed in the world market. She lives on Long Island, New York.

Customer Reviews

JUST ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL
I own approximately 40 painting books, and I'll have to say this is one of the best. The illustrated paintings are just beautiful. Penney seems to emphasize beach scenes, gardens, and flowers. There are demonstrations that actually give you the exact steps and process. With her "Still, Reflective Water" beach scene there are 13 illustratons, as she progresses to the finished painting. I paid full price through North Light, and I am very pleased with this book.

nice pictures but...
I was expecting a little bit more detailed instruction. This book leaves a beginner(at least this one)a little bit at sea.

Fantastic
I am a fairly new painter and have only used oils. I am looking forward to learning to use acrylics after looking at this book. It has so many terrific hints on how to do and is easy to follow. The best book on painting of any kind I have seen.