The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin: 50+ tips, techniques, and step-by-step exercises for creating colorful fluid art

The Art of Paint Pouring is a new tutorial technique guide to painting with fluid media written by Amanda VanEver. Due out 3rd March 2020 from Quarto on their Walter Foster imprint, it's 128 pages and will be available in paperback format.

This is the second book by this author which I've reviewed (fairly) recently.  Although this one includes some new techniques and themes and builds on the techniques from the other book, it still includes a solid introduction and beginning technique tutorial so can certainly be used as a standalone.

The book is accessible and upbeat (and very colorful). The book begins with an introduction and background including materials and tools, a little bit of color theory, some specifics on creating texture ("cells") with resist media, finishing techniques, and saving unused materials. The introductory chapters represent roughly half of the page content.  These chapters are followed by 14 (by my count) individual tutorials on techniques, surfaces, and decorative projects along with extra techniques and alternative finishes.

The book includes a really lovely gallery collection of pieces for inspiration and study. There is no index, bibliography, or resource lists (but the supplies are very easily sourced in person or online).

Four stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.