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Many adults who decide to “study art” become too serious and frustrated, thinking they will never learn what it takes to be really good. Paint Happy! encourages readers to relax and enjoy their work by combining expressive painting techniques with their own unique style.
This book couples fine art with elements of craft and decorative painting that will appeal to both a traditional audience and young artists seeking self-expression and fun. Cristina accomplishes this while keeping in mind the basic tools of composition and color. She also includes a number of creative and inspiring ideas geared toward decorative painters and greeting card artists.
Cristina Acosta has been a professional artist for 16 years and has worked in various commercial design venues including painting roadside billboards! She started out painting only in a very traditional, serious style but was inspired to enjoy art again after watching her two-year old daughter playing in her palette. Cristina also markets her handpainted tiles in Better Homes and Gardens and various kitchen and bath product guide magazines.
8 1/2" x 11 •112p, pb, 200 color, 20 b&w illus., August 2002
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