Painting Acrylic Landscapes the Easy Way Brush with Acrylics 2

by Harrison, Terry

• ISBN13: 9781844484669
• ISBN10: 1844484661
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-01
• Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE

Summary

Using a range of simple brush techniques, this painting manual demonstrates how to create beautiful scenes with acrylics. Terry Harrison introduces his variety of brushes, describing their attributes and the impressive results that can be achieved using just a few strategies. The painting techniques covered include painting a tree close-up; painting reflections and snow; creating distance; and using texture pastes, glaze medium, and palette knives. Six activities result in a variety of popular subjects, from a summer landscape and a winter scene to a coastal view and a beautiful building covered in wisteria, and each project comes with written instructions as well as a series of step-by-step photographs. Giving confidence to budding artists and providing inspiration to seasoned acrylic users, this book makes the task of creating wonderful pieces attainable for painters of all skill levels.

Author Biography

Terry Harrison is a painter and the author of numerous technique books, including Brush with Watercolour; Ireland in Watercolour; Terry Harrison’s Sea & Sky in Watercolour; Terry Harrison's Watercolour Flowers; Terry Harrison's Watercolour Mountains, Valleys & Streams; Terry Harrison's Watercolour Trees; and Terry's Top Tips for Watercolour Artists.

Table of Contents

1) Terry Harrison takes the mystery out of acrylic painting in this clear guide to achieving impressive effects with just a few strokes of the brush.
2) Six beautiful step by step demonstrations and plenty of tips and techniques make acrylic landscape painting achievable.
3) This book will give confidence to the beginner and will also inspire more experienced artists.