Brushstrokes: Acrylic

Getting Started

You can paint almost anywhere. You just need a large, open space, such as a worktable, a floor space, or even just a patch of grass. If working on a table or the floor, use a drop cloth or newspaper to protect the surface from paint spills. (It’s not a bad idea to use one over the grass as well!)

When choosing a place to paint, keep in mind that you will need bright natural or artificial lighting. Some artists insist on northern light or even certain colors of artificial light. When painting still life, light sources from different directions can sometimes cast multiple shadows, which can be a problem. But for the projects in this book, don’t worry too much about the light. As long as you can see properly to work and identify ...