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Art Instruction Book - ACRYLICS - Complete Guide to ACRYLICS - by Lorena Kloosterboer
Art Instruction Book - ACRYLICS - Complete Guide to ACRYLICS - by Lorena Kloosterboer

Art Instruction Book - ACRYLICS - Complete Guide to ACRYLICS - by Lorena Kloosterboer

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All the essential techniques and skills you need.

Comprehensive and accessible reference guide providing an in-depth exploration into the art of painting with acrylics.

It has been created as one book that will accompany the reader on the complete journey from beginner to artist.

Drawing on the expertise of master painters from around the world, it covers every aspect of working in acrylics in detail, from materials and mediums to tools and techniques.

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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.

Giving 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 Painting in Acrylics).


Table of Contents

  • 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

 

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback Flexibound
Publication: 07 September 2017
Size: 215 x 254 mm
Illustrations: 350
Pages: 320