Dynamic Acrylics
Written for intermediate-level painters who have some previous experience with acrylics, this book encourages artists and art students to work creatively with acrylics by experimenting with fresh techniques. Author and artist Soraya French explains methods of using both acrylic paints for brilliant opaque effects and acrylic inks to produce translucent washes that resemble watercolors. She demonstrates specific aspects of painting, such as shape and form, color, the design element, dramatic...
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(back cover) The versatility of acrylic paint has made it an increasingly popular medium for amateur artists. This lavishly illustrated book explores acrylics in detail, encouraging developing artists to work creatively with paints and experiment with different techniques to achieve exciting and dramatic results. The book's key features include: "Explore Further" exercises--quick, simple suggestions to try Studio tips--useful hints for artists Practical projects--more advanced exercises to help develop your personal style Step-by-step demonstrations--detailed development of paintings Paintings by other professional artists--examples of different styles Top professional artist Soraya French inspires beginning artists with the imaginative instruction they're looking for.Library JournalThis fine intermediate-level book features the bright and brilliant possibilities of acrylics. French was named the 2005 Artist of the Year by the Society for All Artists in London. Here, she explores experimental techniques with scumbling, dry-brush, impasto, and sgraffito to create work that bridges impressionistic and expressionistic styles.
\ Library JournalThis fine intermediate-level book features the bright and brilliant possibilities of acrylics. French was named the 2005 Artist of the Year by the Society for All Artists in London. Here, she explores experimental techniques with scumbling, dry-brush, impasto, and sgraffito to create work that bridges impressionistic and expressionistic styles.\ \
