This is a practical & inspiring guide for all acrylics enthusiasts from the beginner to the experienced artist. There is helpful general advice on which materials to choose & then three high profile artists share their expertise tips & techniques. Wendy Jelbert explains the basics of painting with acrylics & gives advice on useful techniques & the effects they can create. David Hyde writes on painting landscapes with acrylics from composing landscapes & choosing colours to creating depth & painting different seasons. Carole Massey shares her flower painting expertise with advice on flower colours drawing flowers composing flower paintings & using tone. Finally Wendy Jelbert explores further creative techniques for painting with acrylics & shows how these can be applied in paintings. There are ten easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations with clear photographs & helpful instructions & many inspirational paintings for readers to admire. This title comprises material from the Leisure Arts" series: " Painting with Acrylics" (9780855328405); " Landscapes in Acrylics" (9780855320234); " Creative Acrylic Techniques" (9780855328481); " Flowers in Acrylics" (9780855328535)."