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Here’s what I want you to know:

You don’t have to be an artist.

You don’t have to know how to draw.

And you certainly don’t have to create something beautiful enough to hang on a wall.

Because sometimes, making art isn’t about creating something to impress someone else.

Sometimes, it’s about ...

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Barbara Lynn Burns

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Barbara Lynn Burns writes about her art classes, life, her cancer journey, her ArtWork & Words, as well as her newsletter called "Art & Soul Insider."

Beginner's Guide to Acrylics 

Detailed guide that will give you all the information that you need to start painting with acrylic paints. Gain confidence with acrylic paints.

 

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Are you Ready to Finally Start Painting?

The Beginner's Guide to Acrylics will give you all the information you need to start painting! It is something I wish I had when I first started with acrylics. Inside is a

  • checklist of supplies needed,
  • a list of colours to make all the colours of the world and more!

This is your first step in learning about acrylics. The sooner you start, the sooner you paint!

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