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 brings the full 146-page book to your screen. You can download it instantly after purchase and begin exploring right away.

Ohl invites painters to treat abstract work as a dialogue between artist, paint, and canvas. The book is built around hands-on experimentation with acrylics, inks, and mixed-media materials. It is written for beginners and experienced artists alike who want to loosen up and find joy in the process.

Book Overview

Abstracts in Acrylic & Ink: A Playful Painting Workshop is an art instruction guide focused on creating expressive abstract paintings. Jodi Ohl shares the methods and materials she uses in her own studio, from paints and brushes to stencils, inks, and glazes.

The workshop-style chapters move from foundational skills to advanced explorations. Readers will learn how to build compositions, work with color and design, experiment with inks and acrylics, and develop finished pieces through collage and finishing techniques. The PDF edition offers the complete content in a convenient digital format.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Guidance on getting started and building your painting knowledge.
• Ways to experiment with mediums, including inks, glazes, and acrylic paints.
• An introduction to understanding and applying art and design principles.
• Exercises for putting your skills to work with shapes and patterns.
• Techniques for exploring inks and acrylics in your own projects.
• Approaches to abstract collage and mixed-media composition.
• Finishing options and examples from contributing artists.

Why This Book Matters

Jodi Ohl wrote this book without formal art training, and that perspective makes it especially encouraging. It shows that abstract painting is accessible to anyone willing to experiment and learn. The book encourages artists to move past fear and engage fully with their creative instincts.

Because the focus is on playfulness and process, it is a valuable resource for art students, hobby painters, and working artists. The techniques are practical, and the tone is supportive and honest.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you will receive access to the PDF file for immediate download. It works with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most PDF reading applications.

FAQ

How do I get the book after purchase? You will receive instant access to the digital PDF download after checkout.

Will a physical book be shipped? No, this is a digital product only, and no physical copy will be mailed.

What devices can I use? The PDF is compatible with popular reading apps, tablets, smartphones, and desktop computers.

Begin your next painting session with a fresh source of inspiration. Download Abstracts in Acrylic & Ink today and let the process unfold.