Download or read book Special Subjects: Get Started Painting written by Marla Baggetta and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to paint in four different media! Taking the first steps to learn how to paint can be a challenge, especially when beginning artists are unsure which medium best suits them. With this book, aspiring artists will discover the qualities and benefits of four painting media-acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor-making it easier for them to begin their artistic journey. After an in-depth introduction to the tools and materials needed for each medium, five accomplished artists guide readers step by step through the creation of their own works of art.