Your pocket-sized, one-stop guide to contemporary acrylics inspiration, practical exercises and exciting ideas for acrylic artists. In this innovative, ideas-led mini guide, master artist and best-selling author Hashim Akib showcases the versatility and vibrancy of acrylic painting. Featuring 64 practical exercises and inspiring insights, on a wide range of subjects, from portraiture to the urban landscape and using a variety of approaches, from colour dabbing, working on a base colour and refining chaos into order, this book is ideal for beginner to intermediate artists; it will inspire you with new ideas, push you creatively and encourage you to develop your own artistic style. Loosen up with a range of fun, inspiring exercises to get you started; Discover luscious impasto, versatile washes and experimental pouring; Experiment with different applicators: brushes, knives, and more; Cut to the chase with visual, easy-to-follow guides to composition, colour theory and using different types of acrylics, including soft, heavy body and more; Acrylics 101: from choosing and handling your brushes to mounting your finished piece on the wall; Troubleshoot any concerns or issues; Take inspiration from dozens of inspirational examples of Hash's work. Also available in the series: The Watercolour Companion by Matthew Palmer.