CANVAS PAINTING

Want to start acrylic painting on canvas but feel unsure where to begin? Canvas Painting takes you from your first brushstrokes to finished projects through clear explanations and practical exercises.This 120-page guide covers the materials you need, canvas preparation, brush control, value, color mixing, composition, light, texture, and ways to correct common painting problems. The lessons focus on what to do, what to look for, and how to adjust when a painting does not turn out as planned.Put those skills to work in 10 guided painting projects, including a lemon still life, a sunset sky, mountains, a flower, a leafy plant, a coastal scene, and a final landscape. Each project includes a composition plan, suggested materials, a step-by-step sequence, common mistakes, and a self-assessment.You'll also find a 30-day practice plan, a painting glossary, materials checklist, color-mixing record, and planning sheets to help you keep learning at your own pace.Written for adult beginners and early intermediate painters, Canvas Painting offers a structured way to build confidence with acrylics—one observation and one painting decision at a time.