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Aimed at all painters, from beginners to the more experienced, this book is packed with expert advice on all aspects of acrylic painting: what to do, and what not to do. Learn how to choose and mix colors, and create a multitude of effects using only one set of tubes. Discover how to make your own equipment, set up a "studio" space, and use household materials to save money. Beginners can follow processes stage-by-stage, while more experienced artists can dip in and out for help with specific problems. A unique section on how to develop your art and take it to a wider public is full of professional secrets which can bring you success much more quickly. Try it and Fix it panels placed throughout the book suggest ways of practicing and developing new skills, and avoiding or correcting common painting errors.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781782210450 |
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Publisher: | Search Press |
Publication date: | 11/24/2014 |
Pages: | 176 |
Sales rank: | 79,841 |
Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.60(d) |
About the Author
Gill Barron is a lifelong professional painter whose virtuoso handling of acrylics has brought her many public and private commissions as a muralist, portrait-painter, and poster designer. Having explored the vast possibilities of this versatile medium by trial and error over the past 40 years, she is well placed to pass on the secrets of successful painting, as practiced by great painters down the ages.
Table of Contents
Prelims: 5 ppIntroduction: 4 pp
Getting to Know Acrylics: 70 pp
The Techniques: 68 pp
Trade Secrets for Fame and Fortune: 24 pp
Resources: 2 pp
Glossary, Index, and Credits: 3 pp
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