Abstracts in Acrylic & Ink: A Playful Painting Workshop

Abstracts in Acrylic & Ink is a playful painting workshop by artist Jodi Ohl. This digital PDF edition gives you instant access to a practical guide for making abstract art with acrylics and inks.

The book welcomes beginners and experienced painters alike. It focuses on experimentation, personal expression, and the joy of working with color, texture, and pattern.

Book Overview

Jodi Ohl shares her approach to abstract painting in a relaxed, encouraging tone. She explains how to gather supplies, choose paints, and explore inks, glazes, brushes, stencils, and stamps. The chapters move from getting started and building knowledge to experimenting with mediums, applying design ideas, exploring shapes and patterns, and creating abstract collages.

Later sections cover finishing options and feature contributor works, helping readers see how a finished abstract piece can come together. The book is written for anyone who wants to develop a personal dialogue with their art.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Guidance on selecting supplies, including acrylic paints, inks, glazes, brushes, stencils, and stamps.
• Ways to build your painting knowledge and get comfortable with abstract work.
• Experiments with different mediums and textures.
• Art and design principles applied to abstract painting.
• Exercises for creating shapes, patterns, and layered compositions.
• Techniques for combining inks and acrylics.
• Abstract collage projects and finishing ideas.

Why This Book Matters

Abstracts in Acrylic & Ink encourages painters to embrace experimentation and let go of perfection. Jodi Ohl writes from personal experience, including her own path outside formal art training, making the book relatable for self-taught artists.

The workshop format supports creative growth through hands-on projects. It reminds readers that abstract art is a conversation between artist, paint, and surface, and that every attempt adds to the learning process.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you will have access to the PDF for use with compatible reading apps.

The file can be read on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices with a PDF reader or a Kindle app. Always check your device’s supported file types for the best reading experience.

FAQ

When will I receive access to the PDF?
Access is available immediately after purchase through your digital download area.

Will a physical copy be shipped?
No. This is a digital product only and no printed copy will be mailed.

Which devices can I use to read this book?
The PDF works with desktop and mobile reading apps, including Kindle apps and compatible PDF readers.

Add this digital workshop to your library and begin exploring abstract painting with confidence.