This is a complete course in oil, acrylic and gouache painting techniques, from getting started to advanced levels. It includes 25 full-scale step-by-step projects specially commissioned from leading professional artists create a gradated teaching course. All the most popular subjects are covered, including painting portraits, pictures of animals, scenes from your own home and garden, dramatic scenery or famous landmarks. It is packed with expert advice and professional tips and beautifully illustrated with more than 500 colour photographs. Learning to paint using oils, acrylics and gouache requires training in specific painting skills. This book is an ideal introduction to all three skills for beginners and is comprehensive enough to include exercises and projects that will also challenge experienced artists. This book equips the artist with knowledge about materials and techniques, a comprehensive range of skills, a wealth of inspiration and an expertly designed range of practical projects to use and enjoy. This all combines to create confidence, draw out and build upon natural talent, and to give any aspiring artist of any level of ambition the perfect start, and the tools to refine and develop to an advanced stage.