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In-depth expert teaching makes this a comprehensive guide to acrylic painting, drawing on the expertise of three respected and well-loved artists. There is a wide variety of styles and subjects shown and step by step photographs show how to paint 10 beautiful paintings.
This is a practical and inspiring guide for all acrylics enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. There is helpful general advice on which materials to choose, and then three high profile artists share their expertise, tips and techniques. Wendy Jelbert explains the basics of painting with acrylics and gives advice on useful techniques and the effects they can create. David Hyde writes on painting landscapes with acrylics, from composing landscapes and choosing colours to creating depth and painting different seasons. Carole Massey shares her flower painting expertise with advice on flower colours, drawing flowers, composing flower paintings and using tone. Finally Wendy Jelbert explores further creative techniques for painting with acrylics and shows how these can be applied in paintings. There are ten easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations with clear photographs and helpful instructions, and many inspirational paintings for readers to admire. Comprises material from the Leisure Arts series: Painting with Acrylics (9780855328405) Landscapes in Acrylics (9780855320234) Creative Acrylic Techniques (9780855328481) Flowers in Acrylics (9780855328535)
1) Three respected and well-loved authors share their expertise, offering a wide variety of styles for readers to admire and emulate. 2) A comprehensive guide to acrylics, including many techniques, styles and subjects. 3) Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions make acrylic painting accessible for beginners as well as more experienced painters.
Book Contents
Materials6, PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS10, by Wendy Jelbert, My palette12, My sketchbook13, Colour mixing14, Playing with acrylics16, Painting skies22, Sunlit Window26, Step-by-step, Farmyard36, Step-by-step, LANDSCAPES IN ACRYLICS42, by David Hyde, Composition44, Colours for landscape48, Creating depth51, Seasons52, Distant Mountains54, Step-by-step, Still Water64, Step-by-step, Ancient Tree74, Step-by-step, FLOWERS IN ACRYLICS80, by Carole Massey, Flower colours82, Flower shapes & drawing86, Composition for flowers90, Tone94, Techniques for flowers96, Primulas98, Step-by-step, Rose Arch104, Step-by-step, Stargazer Lilies112, Step-by-step, CREATIVE ACRYLIC TECHNIQUES118, by Wendy Jelbert, Creative techniques120, Creating texture122, Applying techniques124, Lilac Blooms126, Step-by-step, Seascape136, Step-by-step, Index144,
Paperback, Size: 218 x 280 mm, Illustrations: 330, Pages: 144, September 2009
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