Creative Acrylic Techniques

Author : Eaglemoss Publications Ltd
Publisher : Northlight
ISBN 13 : 9780891347101
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Acrylic Painting Techniques written by Eaglemoss Publications Ltd and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1996-03-15 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy, step-by-step demonstrations introduce the beginner to all the rich and exciting possibilities of acrylics. This book includes step-by-step instructions which illustrate basic and advanced techniques. Tips and techniques are demonstratred in paintings from various artists and sidebars offer helpful tips and tidbits. 375 color illustrations.

Author : Nancy Reyner
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1581808046
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Carla Co Chua
Publisher : Art for Modern Makers
ISBN 13 : 0760373272
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Acrylics written by Carla Co Chua and published by Art for Modern Makers. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Acrylics features the best beginner techniques for painting with acrylics, with lessons on painting vibrant florals, animals, landscapes, and still lifes and skill-building projects on a variety of surfaces.

Author : Walter Foster Creative Team
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1560109149
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Art of Acrylic Painting written by Walter Foster Creative Team and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful paintings in acrylic"--Cover.

Author : Chris Cozen
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440340870
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acrylic Color Explorations written by Chris Cozen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-11-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover your true color voice! Acrylic Color Explorations will have you seeing the world around you in a new way as color theory becomes engaging, easy-to-understand and fun. Not only will you achieve a basic understanding of color and pigments, but author Chris Cozen will also guide you through a personal exploration of color in 30 exercises using acrylic paint. Go beyond the red-yellow-blue understanding of the color wheel by exploring the work of several artists who work with color in unique ways. Determining when to introduce a calming color or when to turn the color volume up is a skill that can be developed through practice and intention, and with Acrylic Color Explorations you will learn how to do both! • Learn 33 techniques for incorporating and developing color in your paintings. • Explore practical color basics with exercises and color challenges that will help you determine your color "voice." • Discover secrets to mastering any creative color situation with 9 contributing artists! Embrace your true color voice today!

Author : Jo Toye
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1440341532
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting written by Jo Toye and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover abstract painting with acrylics! "If you approach your art with a playful attitude you will be more apt to keep making art, and the more art you make, the better your art will be." --pg. 10 Like a diving board for creativity, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting will help you plunge joyfully into artmaking. With the belief that an attitude of playfulness is key to artistic growth, award-winning acrylic artist Jo Toye leads you on an engaging workshop-style adventure filled with innovative techniques, inventive approaches and breakthrough results. • Work Small. Start by discovering how working on a small canvas yields big payoffs. When you don't have anything to lose but a few minutes and a little piece of paper, you'll find that you paint more fearlessly, absorb new concepts faster and enjoy yourself more. • Step-by-Step Instruction. Learn what tools Toye finds most useful in making art, along with 17 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to use them to best effect. • Start-to-Finish Painting Projects. At the heart of the book, 8 start-to-finish painting projects put it all together. Discover fresh takes on stenciling, sponging, making and working with gesso. Use razor blades and applicator bottles to create distinctive linework. Achieve wonderfully original patterns using resist pens, mouth atomizers and India ink. Experiment with Clear Tar Gel, pour paint with pipettes, work over top a "failed" painting...all yielding brilliantly original results. Heavily illustrated and filled with exciting ideas you won't find anywhere else, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting will inspire you to paint, experiment, play...and come away with some of your best work yet!

Author : Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Acrylic Painter's Book of Styles & Techniques written by Rachel Rubin Wolf and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Instructive and inspirational, this book brings together the diverse styles of seven top acrylic painters. These artists illustrate the versatility and creative excitement of acrylics, revealing their own unique tips and tricks. You'll learn their techniques in 28 step-by-step demonstrations. Each artist's section ends with a brilliant gallery of finished work."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Nancy Reyner
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440311005
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acrylic Innovation written by Nancy Reyner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acrylic is often used as a substitute for oil paint or watercolor, but the real gold mine is in allowing the medium freedom to do what it does best. This book shows how today’s artists are doing exactly that. It’s loaded with original artwork and valuable insight from 64 artists, incredibly diverse in styles and subjects, each using acrylic in unique ways to create expressive and personal art. • 64 artists offer their individual ideas, approaches and inspirations for working with acrylic paints • 29 styles, ranging from photorealism to minimal color field and everything in between, are explored through artist profiles, artwork and boundary-breaking “challenges” that provide dynamic starting points for your own art • 29 step-by-step demonstrations illustrate acrylic-driven techniques you can take straight to your work, including collage and assemblage, reverse painting, printmaking, accidental stenciling, working with metallic mixtures and more A follow-up to the best-selling Acrylic Revolution,Acrylic Innovation takes you outside your comfort zone. Dip in whenever you feel the urge to experiment, have fun and see fresh and exciting results.

Author : Alix Adams
Publisher : Walter Foster
ISBN 13 : 1633220168
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Painting and Beyond written by Alix Adams and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of inspiration, easy instruction, gorgeous artwork, and myriad ideas for artists to explore, Creative Painting and Beyond is sure to bring out the artist in everyone. Learn how to create beautiful and whimsical artwork with Creative Painting and Beyond, a vibrant, interactive book packed with creative prompts, tips, exercises, and engaging step-by-step projects. From canvas artwork and illustrated stationery to hand-stamped tea towels and intricate marbled paper, crafters will enjoy a variety of simple, fun, and colorful projects that make creative painting approachable for artists of any skill level. Leading the charge are several talented artists, who encourage artistic development through a series of painting prompts and exercises designed to get the creative juices flowing and inspire each reader's journey into painting with multiple mediums, including gold leaf and liquid gilding, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache. Artists will learn how to work with these fun mediums to create stationery, gifts, art projects, home decor, and more by following along with the simple step-by-step instructions, accompanied by beautiful full-color photographs of the process and finished. Blank pages and interactive prompts invite readers to brainstorm, sketch, and collect inspiration for their own projects. Full of inspiration, easy instruction, gorgeous artwork, and myriad ideas for artists to explore, Creative Painting and Beyond is sure to bring out the artist in everyone.

Author : Brian Ryder
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780715338179
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative and Abstract Painting Techniques written by Brian Ryder and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to drawing and painting abstract art. It explains the techniques needed for creative expressionism through to fully abstract paintings. It reveals unusual colour and texture techniques to create with watercolours, acrylics and oil paints. It presents ten projects that highlight the progression from initial inspiration to a finished work. This is an innovative, practical guide to drawing and painting dynamic abstract art. It explains the techniques needed for creative expressionism through to fully abstract paintings. It explores subjects using colour, texture and composition, as well as the moods and emotions they invoke. It reveals unusual colour and texture techniques to create with watercolours, acrylics and oil paints. It presents ten step-by-step projects that highlight the progression from initial inspiration to a finished work.