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Painting in Acrylic (Artist's Library)

An essential guide for mastering how to paint beautiful works of art in acrylic. Artist's Library

By (author) Varvara Harmon
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, United States
Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing
Published: 1st Jun 2013
Dimensions: w 142mm h 244mm d 8mm
Weight: 235g
ISBN-10: 1600583350
ISBN-13: 9781600583353
Barcode No: 9781600583353
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Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop their acrylic painting skills, Painting in Acrylic features a range of techniques and valuable instruction for working with this classic medium and painting a variety of subjects. Beginning with detailed information for using acrylic tools and materials, Painting in Acrylic introduces artists to the basics, including brushes, supports, acrylic mediums, colour palettes, and other essentials for using this fast-drying paint. Artists will learn about colour theory, the colour wheel, and such basic techniques as impasto, stippling, glazing, drybrushing, washes, and creating an underpainting. Aspiring artists will explore value, perspective, light, shadow, and form, as well as how to effectively render a variety of textures, including wood, foliage, glass, metal, water, rock, and more. Engaging, approachable step-by-step projects appeal to artists of all skill levels and cover a range of subject matter, including still lifes, animals, tabletop compositions, landscapes, flowers, trees, and more, from start to finish. A professional acrylic painter provides easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction and inspiration so artists can put their newfound skills to practical use as they discover the secrets to mastering this lightweight, versatile, and easy-to-use medium. Perfect for first-time acrylic painters, as well as experienced artists looking to refine their technique, Painting in Acrylic inspires creativity, provides suggestions for overcoming technical obstacles, and includes plenty of useful tips and encouragement. With comprehensive, valuable information; stunning artwork; and a fresh take on a traditional medium, Painting in Acrylic is the perfect addition to any artist's library.

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