The Art Of Painting In Acrylic Collectors Series

Download or read book The Art of Painting in Acrylic written by Alicia Vannoy Call and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop or polish their acrylic painting skills, The Art of Painting in Acrylic features a range of techniques and valuable instruction for working with this classic medium. This comprehensive guide offers a fresh, modern approach to painting in acrylic. Beginning with detailed information for using acrylic tools and materials, The Art of Painting in Acrylic introduces artists to the basics, including paints and brushes, supports, mediums, and other essential information for working with this fast-drying paint. In addition to learning about basic color theory, painting techniques, and how to work with acrylic paint and textures, aspiring artists will enjoy putting their painting skills to use by practicing the step-by-step demonstrations designed to instruct and entertain. Professional acrylic painters provide easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction and inspiration, enabling readers to learn techniques for mastering this lightweight, versatile, and easy-to-use medium. In-depth lessons cover a variety of subject matter ranging from still lifes and portraits to landscapes and animals. Along the way, aspiring artists will discover helpful tips and tricks for rendering a variety of textures, setting up compelling compositions, achieving accurate proportions, and more. With its breadth of content and detail, The Art of Painting in Acrylic is a must-have resource for any artist's reference library. Includes: Color Theory, Basic Drawing, Painting Techniques, Still Lifes & Flowers, Landscapes, Seascapes, Portraits, and Animals/Pet Portraits.

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 2005-09-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This inspiring instructional book combines projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles into one handy volume. The Art of Acrylic Painting is a comprehensive collection that features the work of many accomplished artists, so you will be exposed to a variety of styles and learn a number of ways to approach this versatile medium. This beautiful, full-color reference book delves into essential information about acrylic tools and techniques, and it contains a wide variety of step-by-step painting lessons, featuring a range of subjects—from stunning still lifes and charming street scenes to engaging animal portraits and everything in between. Inside, you’ll find all the information and inspiration you need to begin creating your own original paintings in acrylic!

Download or read book The Art of Painting Animals written by Maury Aaseng and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Art of Painting Animals, aspiring painters will learn how to work with oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints to bring their favorite animals to life on paper or canvas. Each medium has its section that begins with an introduction, which includes a section of helpful information on basic tools and materials—including paints, brushes, appropriate supports, and additional materials—followed by a quick guide to techniques and artist tips for rendering animal features and fur, as well as natural textures such as bark and foliage. Talented artists guide readers through a series of easy-to-follow step-by-step projects covering a variety of subjects from pets and horses to wildlife and birds. Projects include a moose, a Shih Tzu dog, a fox, a deer, a lynx, and many more! Along the way, aspiring artists will find helpful tips and tricks for establishing a compelling composition, achieving accurate proportions, and developing expressive animal faces and emotions. With its breadth of content and instruction, The Art of Painting Animals is perfect for any animal-loving artist's collection.

Download or read book The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic written by Marcia Baldwin (Artist) and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With helpful artist tips and easy-to-follow lessons covering a variety of flowers, The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic will teach readers everything they need to know to create beautiful floral works of art in oil and acrylic.

Download or read book Painting in Acrylic written by Varvara Harmon and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop their acrylic painting skills, Painting inAcrylic features a range of techniques and valuable instruction for working with this classic medium and painting a variety of subjects. Beginning with detailed information for using acrylic tools and materials, Painting in Acrylic introduces artists to the basics, including brushes, supports, acrylic mediums, color palettes, and other essentials for using this fast-drying paint. Artists will learn about color theory, the color wheel, and such basic techniques as impasto, stippling, glazing, drybrushing, washes, and creating an underpainting. Aspiring artists will explore value, perspective, light, shadow, and form, as well as how to effectively render a variety of textures, including wood, foliage, glass, metal, water, rock, and more. Engaging, approachable step-by-step projects appeal to artists of all skill levels and cover a range of subject matter, including still lifes, animals, tabletop compositions, landscapes, flowers, trees, and more, from start to finish. A professional acrylic painter provides easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction and inspiration so artists can put their newfound skills to practical use as they discover the secrets to mastering this lightweight, versatile, and easy-to-use medium. Perfect for first-time acrylic painters, as well as experienced artists looking to refine their technique, Painting in Acrylic inspires creativity, provides suggestions for overcoming technical obstacles, and includes plenty of useful tips and encouragement. With comprehensive, valuable information; stunning artwork; and a fresh take on a traditional medium, Painting in Acrylic is the perfect addition to any artist’s library.

Download or read book The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses written by Patricia Getha and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether an aspiring artist wants to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information they need to get started. Materials and techniques specific to each of the five media in this 144-page book are clearly outlined and discussed before they are put to use in projects that any horse lover will enjoy.

Download or read book The Art of Drawing & Painting Portraits written by Tim Chambers and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-inclusive book covers everything about portraiture in the most popular drawing and painting media.