Acrylic is a growing medium, yet there are very few good instruction books on the market. the two most appealing things about Jacqueline Penney's acrylic paintings are first, their subject matter, which transports you of a wonderful, relaxing holiday spot, and second, the ease with which she paints. These two features are emphasized throughout this new book. The techniques, described in both the body of instruction and special sidebars, highlight the shortcuts Jacqueline has developed to get great results. Aimed at watercolorists who might want to try acrylics as well as beginning to intermediate acrylic painters, Jacqueline's book offers ideas and instruction in a popular painting style while encouraging artists to have fun while they create. * A great introduction to a medium whose popularity is soaring * Presents gorgeous artwork mixed with friendly instruction * Includes 13 mini-demos Jacqueline Penney is an artist, popular teacher and author of Painting Greeting Cards in Watercolor. Sixty-nine of her paintings have been published and distributed in the world market. She lives on Long Island, New York.

Jacqueline Penney is a native of Long Island. She won a scholarship to the Phoenix School of Design in New York City, where she received an excellent background in drawing and anatomy. After attending Black Mountain College in North Carolina and the Institute of Design in Chicago, she continues her art education by studying with well-known artists around the country