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Art Instruction Book - ACRYLICS - Painting Portraits in ACRYLICS by Hashim Akib

Art Instruction Book - ACRYLICS - Painting Portraits in ACRYLICS by Hashim Akib

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A fantastic, accessible and practical guide to contemporary portraiture using Acrylics.

The book covers many types of portraiture from the self-portrait to full-length portraits all presented in Hash's striking, free and contemporary style.

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Master, award winning artist and author Hashim Akib shows how to produce striking, interesting portraits in your own style. His own striking portraits are at the heart of this inspirational book.

Assuming nothing and starting from the basics it is suitable even for the enthusiastic beginner, Hash's easygoing, unpretentious style puts fantastic results within the reach of hobby artists and aspiring professionals alike.

This book includes six step-by-step projects to follow; along with friendly but in-depth advice on colour palettes; skintone; composition; working from photographs and models; markmaking; lighting; atmosphere and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Materials
Starting out
The Robot
Ideas and planning
A face that tells a story
Age & Experience
Light
Colour
Painting skin
Full Length Portrait
Painting self portraits
Self portrait
Going further
Choosing a face
Attitude and expression
Young Girl
Portrait in profile
Index

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback
Publication: 19 July 2019
Size: 216x280 mm
Illustrations: 400
Pages: 144