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Every painting technique explained and demonstrated, plus everything you need to know about paints, additives, brushes, papers, canvases, colour palettes, colour mixing, composition, and more.
'This is the ultimate resource guide for acrylic painters.' The Leisure Painter
This comprehensive and accessible reference guide provides an in-depth exploration into the art of painting with acrylics, and has been created to accompany the reader on the complete journey from beginner to artist. With expert advice and step-by-step guidance in a wide range of techniques, this is an indispensable resource for beginning artists, students, and experienced painters alike.
Drawing on the expertise of master painters from around the world, Complete Guide to Acrylics covers every aspect of working in acrylics in detail, from materials and mediums to tools and techniques. It is also a very practical approach, brimming with demonstrations to explain and reinforce the essential skills, and offering useful insights into all stages of the creative process.
Accompanied by a wealth of images, and with a useful reference section with technical data and notes on commissions, selling and exhibiting, this is the ultimate desktop resource for artists, students, and hobbyists alike.
Previously published as Complete Guide to Acrylics (9781782215745).
Introduction Chapter One: About Acrylic Paint Different types of acrylic Comparison to other paints Top 10 brands of acrylic paint How to read a paint label How to make your own acrylic paints Mediums & additives Keeping acrylics workable Metallic paints Varnish Chapter Two: Equipment Beginner's guide to art supply shopping Palettes Set up Visual tools Masking Special effects tools Brushes Brush shapes Palette knives & shapers Different types of canvas Stretching & mounting Paper Art panels Surface preparation The artist studio Chapter Three: The foundation Colour theory Different brands, different colours Choosing colours Values What do you want to say? Size and dimensions How to make a good reference Order of work Transferring images Chapter Four: Acrylic painting techniques Mixing colours Painting whites Painting greys Painting blacks Underpainting Grisaille Mixing acrylics with other paints Blending Watercolour effects Oil effects Alla prima Lettering & fine lines Shadows Sponging Spattering Frottage Hard edges vs. soft edges Backgrounds Squeegee/roller brush Pouring Texture effects Chapter Five: The airbrush The tool: The airbrush & compressor Acrylic airbrush inks Mediums & supports Stencils & masks Other tools Airbrush techniques Chapter Six: Be a pro Rules of ethical behaviour Entering competitions/exhibits Art community Consistency in art Finding a title for your painting Keeping records Photographing your work Framing Shipping your artwork and reproductions Social media & tuition Resources Index & credits
Lorena Kloosterboer is an internationally acclaimed Dutch-Argentine artist, whose award-winning artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums in numerous countries. Her paintings have been published in leading international art magazines, museum catalogs, and art books. Lorena Kloosterboer currently lives and works in Antwerp, Belgium. For more of Loren'a work visit www.art-lorena.com to see more of her art.
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