Creative Acrylic Painting Techniques

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• ISBN13: 9780891347101
• ISBN10: 0891347100
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-12-01
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

Easy, step-by-step demonstrations introduce the beginner to all the rich and exciting possibilities of acrylics. This book includes step-by-step instructions which illustrate basic and advanced techniques. Tips and techniques are demonstratred in paintings from various artists and sidebars offer helpful tips and tidbits. 375 color illustrations.

Table of Contents

Basics of Acrylic Painting
Exploring acrylic	p. 9
Choosing acrylic paints	p. 13
Liquid acrylics	p. 17
Palettes for acrylic paints	p. 21
Brushes for acrylic paints	p. 25
Supports for acrylic paints	p. 29
Improvised supports	p. 33
Mediums for acrylic paints	p. 39
Creative Techniques
The versatility of acrylics	p. 45
Washes, spatters and puddles	p. 51
Using a limited palette	p. 57
Monochrome underpainting	p. 63
Glazing with acrylic	p. 69
Spattering and sponging	p. 77
Knife-painting in acrylic	p. 83
Using liquid acrylics	p. 89
Creating texture in acrylics	p. 93
Creating a high finish	p. 103
A splash of masking fluid	p. 109
Optical mixing	p. 113
Interpreting what you see	p. 119
Index	p. 127
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