In this essential guide, experienced artist Mia Tavonatti provides readers with the information they need to render a variety of realistic surfaces and textures in oil and acrylic. Divided into six sections covering people; animals & insects; fabrics & textiles; foods & beverages; glass, stone, ceramics, wood & metal; and nature, artists will learn to master everything from sand, water, and grass to fur, feathers, and butterfly wings—step by easy step. Additionally, artists will discover helpful techniques for working with both mediums, while a short artist's gallery demonstrates how many of the featured textures represent in finished paintings.