--- product_id: 1096500 title: "Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner" price: "€ 27.15" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1096500-painting-for-the-absolute-and-utter-beginner store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner **Price:** € 27.15 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner - **How much does it cost?** € 27.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1096500-painting-for-the-absolute-and-utter-beginner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Based on the author’s successful courses and workshops, Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner really does start at the beginning, helping new painters find "what works" while providing information on all the necessary tools, tips, and techniques they’ll need to create a representational painting. The chapters follow a progressive sequence that teaches basic skills through practical, accessible exercises–how to handle a brush, achieve the right paint consistency, mix color, and create dimension–building a solid foundation that readers can rely on as painting projects grow more challenging. A special feature is the artwork and commentary of real students, which helps beginners set realistic goals and shows them how other artists at the same level of experience have worked through inevitable setbacks to achieve success. Review: Great book - Borrowed book from county library several times. Decided to purchase and add to my home library. Review: Best book for beginners out there! - I retired this year and picked up a new hobby--painting. Unfortunately, I live in a very rural area and can find no classes close by so I ordered this book. Oh my!!! Claire Watson Garcia's book is totally amazing. She is not only a very gifted artist, but she is a gifted teacher, too, and that's extremely important when writing a "how to" book. It covers EVERYTHING a beginner needs to know, especially how to mix the paints to get the correct consistencies and colors, and it just gets better from there. There is a chapter clearly explaining every aspect of what an artist (not just a beginner) needs to know, common mistakes beginners often make, and how to fix all those mistakes. All the chapters feature numerous paintings by beginners showing initial paintings and then explanations of how to fix problems. I have checked out many books from the library and bought many others, but this book covers everything so much better and infinitely more clearly. I have started reading so many books and become frustrated halfway through the exercises because I didn't know what to do to fix the problems, but this book is working for me. In my opinion, this book is the closest thing I can get to actually sitting in a class. It's for absolute beginners, but I'd be willing to bet people who are past the very beginning stages would love this book, too. You can't go wrong with this book. I LOVE it! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #914,591 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #792 in Watercolor Painting #35,449 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) #61,198 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 347 Reviews | ## Images ![Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aa6zvmxCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by R***A on March 10, 2026* Borrowed book from county library several times. Decided to purchase and add to my home library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book for beginners out there! *by C***E on September 17, 2017* I retired this year and picked up a new hobby--painting. Unfortunately, I live in a very rural area and can find no classes close by so I ordered this book. Oh my!!! Claire Watson Garcia's book is totally amazing. She is not only a very gifted artist, but she is a gifted teacher, too, and that's extremely important when writing a "how to" book. It covers EVERYTHING a beginner needs to know, especially how to mix the paints to get the correct consistencies and colors, and it just gets better from there. There is a chapter clearly explaining every aspect of what an artist (not just a beginner) needs to know, common mistakes beginners often make, and how to fix all those mistakes. All the chapters feature numerous paintings by beginners showing initial paintings and then explanations of how to fix problems. I have checked out many books from the library and bought many others, but this book covers everything so much better and infinitely more clearly. I have started reading so many books and become frustrated halfway through the exercises because I didn't know what to do to fix the problems, but this book is working for me. In my opinion, this book is the closest thing I can get to actually sitting in a class. It's for absolute beginners, but I'd be willing to bet people who are past the very beginning stages would love this book, too. You can't go wrong with this book. I LOVE it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very helpful for beginning painters *by M***H on August 5, 2021* This book is wonderful. I feel like I have the author guiding me through each step. She anticipates your fears and assures you that you can do it! I gave the book a 4 versus a 5, because I'm painting dogs, mostly. There is a section on flesh tones and painting nudes, but nothing on animals. I was also hoping for a section devoted to oceans and skies. But again, there is nothing. The primary focus of the book is painting still life. I also found her pages dedicated to mixing paints and complementary colors and neutrals quite useful. She lets you know what basics you need to get started. I plan to buy her book on drawing as well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner - How to Paint: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolors, Acrylics, and Oils (CompanionHouse Books) Get Started in Painting with 38 Step-by-Step Projects & Comprehensive Info on Materials & Techniques - Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner (ABSOLUTE BEGINNER ART) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/1096500-painting-for-the-absolute-and-utter-beginner](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1096500-painting-for-the-absolute-and-utter-beginner) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*