Easy Painting: 157 Quick and Creative Tips

Easy Painting is a 116-page digital guide from the makers of Artists & Illustrators magazine. It gathers 157 quick and creative tips for artists who want to improve their painting skills. This PDF edition is available for instant download, so you can start reading right away.

Designed for beginners and returning artists, the guide covers essential materials, colour mixing, sketching, and core techniques. It also includes step-by-step demonstrations and case studies of contemporary painters.

Book Overview

Easy Painting brings together practical advice from Artists & Illustrators, the UK’s best-selling magazine for artists. Inside, readers will find guidance on selecting paints, brushes, and supports, along with techniques for watercolour, oil, and acrylic painting. The book is organised into materials guides, case studies, how-to articles, a colour workshop, and step-by-step projects.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Guides to choosing paints, brushes, and other essential materials
• Advice on mixing a palette of colours from just a few pigments
• Techniques for sketching subjects and creating varied marks
• Case studies of four leading artists and their working methods
• A four-part colour workshop by academy tutor Al Gury
• Step-by-step painting demonstrations from five artists
• Tips for painting fur, suggesting depth, and sketching creatively

Why This Book Matters

This guide makes painting approachable for anyone returning to art or picking up a brush for the first time. It presents clear, practical instruction in a format that encourages regular creative practice. Because it comes from the makers of Artists & Illustrators, it reflects the experience of professional artists and established teachers.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download only. No physical item will be shipped, and access is available after purchase. The PDF can be opened on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices, as well as in compatible reading apps. For the best experience, use a device that supports PDF viewing.

FAQ

How do I get instant access?

After purchase, the PDF is available for immediate download from your account.

Will a physical copy be shipped?

No, this is a digital download only. No printed copy will be sent.

Which devices are compatible?

You can read the PDF on desktop computers, tablets, smartphones, and compatible reading apps.

Enjoy practical painting guidance from trusted art professionals and make your next creative step with confidence.

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