Brushstrokes: Acrylic Effortless painting with minimal tools and materials

by Moulton, Angela Marie

• ISBN13: 9781633228207
• ISBN10: 1633228207
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-03-03
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Summary

Learn to create effortless works of art using step-by-step painting techniques that require minimal time and only the most basic supplies.

Designed for absolute beginners, Brushstrokes: Acrylic uses large brushstrokes and thick, creamy paint to help budding artists create bright, dynamic paintings in practically no time at all. After a quick overview of the basic tools and materials—including surfaces, brushes, and paints—and a brief introduction to choosing and mixing colors, Brushstrokes: Acrylic demonstrates how to use just a few thick brushstrokes to create works of art in a bold, effortless style. From vibrant birds and florals to charming animal portraits and still life, follow along with these step-by-step projects to create quick-and-easy masterpieces—a perfect formula for artists just getting started.

Brushstrokes: Acrylic provides a unique introduction to acrylic painting, from choosing the right brushes and paints to creating inspired works of art using easy painting techniques—no experience required.

Author Biography

Angela Moulton is an artist working in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Inspired by nature, she aims to reflect her fascination with the world through her artwork. Angela teaches workshops, classes, and produces instructional videos. Her art is internationally collected. Angela splits her time between Idaho and Illinois.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Getting Started
Choosing Colors
Painting Techniques
Step-by-step Projects Abstract Painting
Limited Palette
Landscape
Silhouette Owls
Two Bluebirds
Scattered Flowers
Birds & Flowers
Cat Portrait
Bowl of Lemons
Stack of Bowls
Red Poppies About the Artist