Download or read book How to Paint written by Tim Fisher and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tim Fisher makes the most of the superbly versatile qualities of acrylics and demonstrates his own innovative and inspiring techniques for painting a gorgeous selection of popular flowers. The reader learns how to select the right paints and the best brushes for the great range of techniques, including negative painting, masking, washes, impasto methods, texturing and much more. There are richly illustrated sections on using colour and sketching and planning paintings, and many handy tips throughout. A fantastic book for artists of all skill levels who want to create atmosphere, experiment with colour and paint accomplished, beautiful paintings.

Download or read book Abstracts In Acrylic and Ink written by Jodi Ohl and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-12-26 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Splatter, stamp, scrape, repeat. A quick-start guide to beautifully layered and textured abstracts! While there are many approaches to painting abstract art, Jodi Ohl's philosophy is to simply start. In this book, the successful, self-taught artist helps you "dive in with an open mind and fearless heart." Everything inside is geared toward kick-starting your creativity: • An exciting series of 22 fun-to-follow, step-by-step projects. • A tantalizing variety of approaches and inspirations for applying and manipulating paint, crayons, pencils, ink, paper, photos and more. • Quick and loose exercises for building a library of ideas, color palettes, patterns and designs to use in future paintings. • Loads of practical advice, including how to stock your studio without going broke, the five must-haves mediums, and how to finish and protect your artwork. For beginners eager to get to the "good stuff" and for artists looking to expand their repertoire, it just doesn't get any better. Every action-packed page will have you trying something new and pushing your boundaries! Make marbled acrylic skins * Add a stain * Discover instant gratification with Yupo paper * Achieve the wonderfully aged look of image transfers * Play with graffiti-style art * Experiment with gel mediums * Incorporate non-commercial add-ins like eggshells and netting * Create incredible abstract landscapes and cityscapes * And so much more!

Download or read book Rethinking Acrylic written by Patti Brady and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever walked into an art supply store, stood in front of the amazing array of acrylic products and just thrown up your hands in confusion, leaving the store without buying something new to experiment with? If you've ever wondered what to do with all those products, then this book is for you. If you've been using acrylic in traditional painting forms, in this book you'll find grand, wild and inventive manipulations of acrylic that will get your creative juices flowing. Compared to more traditional art mediums such as oil and watercolor, acrylic is still in its infancy. But what it lacks in years, it makes up for in its range of use. Acrylics appeared on the market for artists in the late 1940s as a quick-drying alternative to oil paint. In its early manifestations, it dried so quickly that more than a few brushes stuck immediately to the canvas! Although acrylic has been around for more than fifty years, incredible advances continue to be made in the research and development of acrylic polymers and pigments. These advancements are attributable not only to the efforts of a few dedicated chemists, but also to the work of an entire community devoted to acrylic. There are a lot of brilliant minds taking these minute molecules very seriously.

Download or read book How to Paint Atmospheric Landscapes in Acrylics written by Fraser Scarfe and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting new talent, Fraser Scarfe's moody and expressive landscapes combine the best of the traditional approach to painting with the benefits of modern materials. His aim is to reveal the natural beauty and drama in the landscape without the need for romanticism, and this is borne out in his raw, unsentimental yet strikingly beautiful landscape paintings.This book will appeal to acrylic artists of all abilities as well as those looking to transition from oils, pastels and watercolours alike. It follows the award-winning artist through the year, offering readers productive and inspiring ways to paint from deepest winter to midsummer while they learn to engage with their subject. Using a combination of practical instruction and inspirational example, Fraser imparts his knowledge of the techniques and materials he uses, his style and his inspiration, proving that he is truly a force to be reckoned within the art world.

Download or read book Acrylics Unleashed written by Glyn Macey and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2012-12-05 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glyn Macey's irrepressible energy and imagination shows through in every part of his work; and in this book he shares his painting techniques and methods with you. Learn to use your acrylic paints in unusual, creative and surprising ways to create open, inviting landscapes, breathtaking seascapes and urban scenes packed with life.

Download or read book Inside Acrylics written by Phil Garrett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An artist-to-artist guide to acrylics today! Acrylics are an astoundingly versatile medium, as evidenced by the diversity of work emerging from studios around the country. This book takes you inside the studios and creative minds of 9 of today's top acrylic artists as they share favorite techniques, distinctive approaches, and examples of their best work. Packed with expert advice, Inside Acrylics will help beginning and intermediate artists make the most of both traditional acrylics and their new, slow-drying cousins. • Real-world advice from 9 top acrylic artists, from the way they organize their palettes to tried and true strategies for painting in the studio, painting portraits, and painting outdoors. • 18 step-by-step demonstrations of favorite techniques. • How to use acrylic paints, gels and mediums to achieve the look of oil paints, innovations in mixed media, and effects not achievable with any other medium. • Advice on everything from materials and color theory to varnishing and care of finished work. Inside Acrylics contains years of hands-on experience to help up-and-coming artists make sense of all the options, save trial-and-error time, and explore the exciting possibilities of this most remarkable medium.

Download or read book Acrylic Landscape Painting Techniques written by Hugh Greer and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with inspirational artwork and solid instruction, this guide will delight loyal acrylic painters and encourage artists from other mediums to cross over. Greer's instruction capitalizes on the brilliant colors available in acrylics and shows artists how to paint with them using proven "watercolor" and "oil" techniques. Starting with 16 mini-demos, artists are encouraged to: *Jump right in and follow step-by-step instructions for mastering techniques such as masking, splattering, underpainting, washes and more *Learn tips and tricks for rendering many elements of landscape including trees, flowers, roads and reflections The second section of the book features four complete painting demonstrations that challenge artists to exercise their new painting techniques through a variety of landscape subjects. Two demonstrations show artists how to use acrylics as an effective base for other mediums.

Download or read book The New Acrylics written by Rheni Tauchid and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acrylics of today have grown into the most adaptable art material of the modern age. Focusing on a popular art medium that has been around for over 50 years, The New Acrylics illustrates how artists can create lush textures, color, and luster with the modern acrylics readily available in any art supply store. These are nontoxic, environmentally sound, and exist in the most dazzling array of chemical formats—from the most fluid to the highly viscous. Not only do artists paint with acrylics these days, they can create rich metallic effects, or even 3-dimensional sculptures. Traditional technique based books on acrylics cover traditional methods of painting. However, The New Acrylics is geared toward more nonconventional ways in which to manipulate modern-day acrylics, and demonstrates new applications such as glazing, textured effects, soft sculpture effects, or staining, thus reinventing the old way of handling acrylics, and revealing a fabulous new artistic medium. The underlying theme of this dazzling and sophisticated book is to encourage artists to interpret and handle acrylic paints in a vibrant, fresh, and above all, individualistic style.

Download or read book How to Paint written by Stephen Rose and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2008-09-13 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Paint: Oils is a stunning new book that introduces the reader to the subject of oil painting. The book assumes no previous knowledge of this exciting medium, and covers everything you need to be acquainted with to get started, from equipment and materials through to methods and techniques. This is a serious art book for serious artists, designed to both inspire and teach beginners, and to provide experienced painters with a solid introduction to oils. The rigorous text is supported with full-colour photographs, and clear descriptions and step-by-step instructions are provided throughout. The book culminates in three step-by-step projects, giving the reader the opportunity to produce three fantastic oil paintings of their own. Many of the author's beautifully executed own works are exhibited throughout the book, which cannot fail to inspire the reader, and the book's predominantly practical, hands-on approach to the subject means they can pick up a paintbrush and start painting right from page 1!

Download or read book Acrylic Revolution written by Nancy Reyner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liberate Your Creativity with Acrylic Paints! Acrylic Revolution is your essential, all-in-one guide for acrylic painting techniques and more. It features over 101 ways to break through the boundaries of conventional painting and re-define the creative potential of this all-purpose medium. Every page provides insight on how to use acrylic paint in ways you never thought possible to create stunning visual effects and textures. Ten complete sections detail a range of empowering applications, including how to: • Prepare and paint on virtually any surface • Create textures of all kinds • Work with transfers, collage, resists and mixed media • Achieve innovative stenciling and line work • Customize your paint to adjust thickness, transparency and drying time • Simulate other mediums, such as oil, tempera or watercolor • Create faux finishes, magical effects, sheens and more To give you additional insight and inspiration, this book features a gallery of finished works by fellow painting revolutionaries that blend various acrylic techniques to create amazing effects. You'll also find practical advice that covers the basics and beyond—from selecting materials and cleaning your brushes to finishing and preserving your artwork. There's even a complete glossary of terms for fast and easy referencing. Pick up a brush and start your own acrylic revolution today! Use the techniques in this book to free your creative spirit and create the paintings you've always dreamed of.

Download or read book How to Paint written by Fiona Peart and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2009-11-13 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiona Peart shows how to create a great selection of water colour wash paintings with a few simple guidelines. Combining her distinctive style with colour and texture, she includes clear step-by-step demonstrations to help build up skills with easy-to-follow explanations about all the techniques she uses. Extensive coverage of materials, equipment, methods and techniques Full-colour photographs and clear descriptions Four hands-on, step-by-step projects

Download or read book Oil Acrylic Sunsets written by Tom Swimm and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2012 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Taking the first steps; Finding a focus; Expressing nature's beauty; Developing textures."

Download or read book Acrylics in Action written by Sylvia Homberg and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-03-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to painting with acrylics Acrylic paints are versatile, water-based paints popular with professionals and beginners alike. You can learn to acrylic paint with this playful, exploratory guide to new techniques and ideas for working with stretched canvas. The 24 projects demonstrate the possibilities of acrylic paints and encourage experimenting to achieve various effects. Start with all the basics about acrylic painting, from paints and materials. Then, dive into techniques like layering, weathering, pouring, dripping, filling, spreading, resist, soap bubbles, shaving foam, wet-on-wet, and more. Create a stunning watercolor effect and combine color and movement in the best way! Get all the basics on acrylic painting, from paints and materials to foundational techniques Each project features a different technique for acrylic painting Explore modern motifs and abstract image ideas

Download or read book Acrylic Painting For Dummies written by Colette Pitcher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hands-on, full-color instruction in this versatile painting medium Acrylic paint is easy to use, quick to dry, a cinch to clean up, and relatively inexpensive–which makes it a great medium for amateur artists. Following a simple step-by-step approach, Acrylic Painting For Dummies provides hands-on instruction and easy-to-follow exercises in acrylic painting techniques and styles, making the medium accessible to would-be artists at all levels. Featuring large-scale projects at the end of most chapters and ample additional opportunities for readers to paint along, this friendly guide will help anyone discover the artist within.

Download or read book Hi Gorgeous written by Candis Cayne and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trailblazing transgender actress, activist, and style icon Candis Cayne has spent a lifetime learning how to see herself for who she really is, and along the way has taught herself and others how to celebrate inner beauty as the perfect starting point for outer radiance. Drawing from her personal journey to self-acceptance and comprised of a unique combination of cross-barrier, body-positive wellness and style advice, Hi Gorgeous! is a one-of-a-kind beauty guide that will speak to all women. Engagingly written, highly visual, and filled with "Glam on the Go" tips and exclusive interviews with Candis's team of "radiance experts," the book will cover everything from new definitions of womanhood and beauty (with elements of Candis's own journey woven in) to hands-on makeup and style tips aimed at enhancing all of a woman's possibilities. Hi Gorgeous! opens with a foreword by Candis's best friend, former Olympian and transgender star Caitlyn Jenner. This beautiful, inspiring, and informative book will empower women on their own path and help them convey their radiance to the world.

Download or read book Acrylic Fusion written by Dan Tranberg and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique reference book is designed to excite and motivate you to push beyond traditional techniques and to explore new approaches to painting. Acrylic Fusion frees you from traditional approaches to painting by exposing you to a diverse range of alternative techniques, unconventional processes, and the integration of unique materials that stimulate creativity and encourage experimentation. It's a must-have resource aimed at artists who make paintings, but it is also a great reference for any crafters, makers, and DIYers who use paint in their work, whether they make art journals, design greeting cards, or refinish furniture because the techniques can easily be adapted for many different kinds of projects and applications.

Download or read book Image Art Workshop written by Paula Guhin and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches the reader to think of a photograph as a canvas for a wide range of artistic manipulation and coloring techniques. Once upon a time, you hesitated to even take scissors to a photo (even an imperfect one) because if you lost its negative, you’d also lose that moment in time forever. In this day of digital images and photo printers for the home computer, photographs are easily duplicated, so you never have to be concerned about preserving printed photos. You can cut, color, collage, and camouflage to your heart’s content. The photo is now an art medium that can be altered physically or digitally to create all kinds of effects.