Acrylic Painting Step-by-step

by Jelbert, Wendy; Hyde, David; Massey, Carole

• ISBN13: 9781782217817
• ISBN10: 1782217819
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-10-01
• Publisher: Search Pr Ltd

Summary

This is a practical and inspiring guide for all acrylics enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. There is helpful general advice on which materials to choose, and then three high profile artists share their expertise, tips and techniques. Wendy Jelbert explains the basics of painting with acrylics and gives advice on useful techniques and the effects they can create. David Hyde writes on painting landscapes with acrylics, from composing landscapes and choosing colours to creating depth and painting different seasons. Carole Massey shares her flower painting expertise with advice on flower colours, drawing flowers, composing flower paintings and using tone. Finally Wendy Jelbert explores further creative techniques for painting with acrylics and shows how these can be applied in paintings. There are ten easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations with clear photographs and helpful instructions, and many inspirational paintings for readers to admire.
Comprises material from the Leisure Arts series:
Painting with Acrylics (9780855328405)
Landscapes in Acrylics (9780855320234)
Creative Acrylic Techniques (9780855328481)
Flowers in Acrylics (9780855328535)

Author Biography

Wendy Jelbert is a teacher and professional artist who works in pastels, oils, acrylics, inks and watercolours. She enjoys experimenting with different ways of using mixed media and texture and her sometimes unconventional methods often produce surprising and original results. Wendy is a tutor at West Dean College, West Sussex. Follow this link to view her tutor page https://www.westdean.org.uk/CollegeChannel/Tutors/TutorProfilesandWork/WendyJelbert.aspx Wendy lives in Andover, Hampshire.