How to paint instruction books
You can spend a lot of time and money buying the wrong art instruction books that do not help you, or send you in the wrong direction. Here are some excellent printed and online books on the principles and techniques of oil painting. Many have wonderful illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of tips for both the beginner and more experienced acrylic painting artists.
- Acrylic Painting for Beginners by Barry John Raybould. This series of online books contains all the basic information a beginner or intermediate painter needs to get started as an oil painter. It gives tips on which supplies and equipment to buy, how to set up your studio, how to prepare your equipment, as well as the key concepts, principles and techniques you need to know before you paint your first oil painting. Lots of step-by-step instructions for improving your painting skills.
- A Complete Program on Acrylic Painting for Serious Artists by Barry John Raybould. This is a complete two to three year program of art instruction for intermediate and advanced artists, all the way from the foundation knowledge in each topic to the more advanced information that you would normally only get in a master class with an experienced artist.
- A Proven Strategy for Creating Great Art by Dan McCaw.
- 60 Minutes to Better Painting by Craig Nelson. Concentrating on quick studies allows painters to get to the essence of painting. This proven method focuses on the gist of the subject and the ability to make fast decisions, rather than the minute details that seem to mire some artists and prevent them from improving.