North Light's bestselling author Lee Hammond brings 20 years of professional experience – and a fun, lighthearted and reliable approach – to the popular medium of acrylic painting to provide everything the beginning artist needs to get started, including: an introduction to essential materials, basic techniques and key terms; more than 25 step-by-step demonstrations covering such frequently requested subjects as still lifes, landscapes, people, flowers and animals. Hammond is the bestselling author of 16 North Light books. She is a contributing writer to The Artist's Magazine and as a certified police composite artist, has worked with America's Most Wanted. She lectures and conducts workshops throughout America.