Step-by-Step Art School : Acrylics

by Clouse, Wendy

• ISBN13: 9780600606314
• ISBN10: 0600606317
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Hamlyn

Summary

Capture different shapes in a still life of watering cans and flowerpots, or a seascape view with clouds and rocks. Try a “Boater and Blazer” to master angular and straight folds, or a street scene, self-portrait, and others. Bonus: advice on using acrylics to get the same effects as watercolors and oils. Techniques covered include stippling, scumbling, sponging, wet on wet, masking, and glazing

Table of Contents

Introduction	10	(8)
What are Acrylics?	12	(2)
History of Acrylics	14	(4)
Equipment	18	(8)
Paints	20	(2)
Brushes	22	(2)
Supports	24	(2)
Looking at Hue	26	(8)
A Basic Palette	28	(2)
The Spectrum	30	(2)
Complementary Colours	32	(2)
Basic Techniques	34	(8)
Brush Strokes-Applying Colour	36	(2)
Sources of Inspiration	38	(2)
Making a Canvas	40	(2)
Exploring Acrylics	42	(28)
Techniques
Form	44	(2)
Composition	46	(1)
Positive and Negative Shapes	47	(1)
Aerial Perspective	48	(1)
Linear Perspective	49	(1)
Step by Steps
Watering Can and Flowerpots	50	(6)
Seascape	56	(6)
Boater and Blazer	62	(4)
French Street	66	(4)
Watercolour Techniques	70	(22)
Techniques
Wet in Wet	72	(2)
Using White Space	74	(1)
Masking	75	(1)
Step by Steps
Old Car	76	(6)
Anemones	82	(4)
Snow Scene	86	(6)
Oil Techniques	92	(20)
Techniques
Drawing with the Brush	94	(1)
Stippling	95	(1)
Step by Steps
Chair with Pipe	96	(6)
The Two Gardeners	102	(6)
Self-Portrait	108	(4)
The Beauty of Acrylic	112	(20)
Techniques
Glazing	114	(2)
Step by Steps
Boy on the Beach	116	(6)
Glass and Bottles	122	(4)
River Scene	126	(6)
Further Techniques	132	(22)
Techniques
Wiping Out	134	(1)
Using a Palette Knife	135	(1)
Scumbling	136	(1)
Sponging	137	(1)
Step by Steps
Female Figure	138	(6)
Cat	144	(4)
The Woodman's Garden	148	(6)
Index	154	(2)
Acknowledgements	156