The Best Book I’ve EVER read about Acrylic Painting

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If you're looking for the best acrylic painting book to kickstart or level up your painting journey, this is the one I swear by. In this video, I'm sharing how “Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide” by Lorena Kloosterboer completely changed my life as a self-taught artist - and why I believe it's the best book on acrylic painting for beginners and experienced painters alike. Whether you're brand new to acrylic painting, returning after a break, or just want to refine your technique, this book is packed with practical tips, clear demonstrations, and professional insights that helped me skip years of trial and error. I'll walk you through the top three lessons I learned, including how to choose your paint colours, layer like a pro, and elevate your work with small but impactful finishing touches. This isn’t a sponsored video: I genuinely love this book and think it’s an essential reference for anyone interested in learning how to paint with acrylics. If you're a self-taught artist looking for guidance, inspiration, and real-world techniques, this review is for you.

To buy "Painting in Acrylics: the Indispensable Guide" by Lorena Kloosterboer, you can find the Amazon link here: https://geni.us/paintinginacrylics
IF YOU ARE IN THE UK/EU, use this link: https://geni.us/completeguidetoacrylic
IF YOU ARE IN CANADA, use this link (not an affiliate but it's the cheapest I could find): https://bookoutlet.ca/book/painting-in-acrylics-the-indispensable-guide/kloosterboer-lorena/9781770854086B (temporarily sold out)
Walmart: https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Painting-in-Acrylics-Lorena-Kloosterboer-Hardcover/3WEHDARSFEIW?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

Please search around and find the cheapest book in your country: depending on where you are located in the world, you may find it as "Painting in Acrylics" or "Complete Guide to Acrylics."

*JULY 7 UPDATE: Due to the unexpected surge of interest in this book from the video, the book has sold out from many retailers. I reached out to the author, who reached out to her publisher, who will be doing a full restock for October (I’m genuinely blown away).

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 How Painting in Acrylics: the Indispensable Guide, changed my life
04:03 The Top 3 Lessons from Painting in Acrylics
08:44 Why you should read Painting in Acrylics