Daler-Rowney’s System 3 acrylics are a complete package that is designed to work as a whole and make working in acrylics both simple and reliable.

Comprising both soft and heavy body paints, it’s accompanied by a range of inks that complement each other and are completely interchangeable without physical or tonal clashes. Paintings can contain both washes and impasto as well as the more fluid textures provided by ink. There are even papers, canvases and palettes that make selection of equipment as simple as taking them off the shelf.

Charles provides a comprehensive guide that’s as much of a complete package as the materials themselves. With examples, exercises and simple demonstrations, he introduces the basics of using System 3 as well as how to exploit its many possibilities. Well-known for his straightforward style of both working and teaching, Charles has produced an approachable and welcoming guide that can’t help but impress and inspire.

Subjects include landscapes, water, animals, boats and buildings and painting styles that range from calm days to busy compositions with plenty of action.

System 3 is an exciting product and this guide will help you navigate and exploit it to the full.

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We want all our members to share the same great benefits – although acknowledge that delivery times to some outlying areas may occasionally take a little longer.

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