Acrylics, because they are water-based, can be thinned with water to create transparent washes. But the pigments don’t tend to adhere very well once this is done, which is where glazing media come in.

The worlds of canvas art and embroidery merge in this thorough debut guide from Schlesinger, a Bay Area artist. Beginning stitchers will benefit from the “Stitching on Canvas” section, which explains ...