Discover The Joy Of Acrylic Painting

Author : Annie Gonzales
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440351295
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Acrylic Painting written by Annie Gonzales and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now is the time to pursue creative fulfillment! Annie O'Brien Gonzales felt a passion for art from an early age. But not until 30 years later--after raising a family and working "a real job"--did she get serious about painting. Along the way, she experienced the pleasures and the pitfalls of learning to paint. In these pages, she channels it all to help others discover (or re-discover) The Joy of Acrylic Painting. This guide offers an engaging, streamlined approach for any beginner, but especially those who--due to life detours or lack of time--had previously postponed their artistic aspirations. In a fun, instantly gratifying style, Gonzales combines the forgiveness of acrylics with the approachability of expressive painting. With special emphasis on the elements of color, pattern and texture, these lessons give you a jump-start on painting with feeling. If now is your time to pursue creative fulfillment, then this is the book to ease your way. • Strategies for gathering resonant ideas and inspiration • Practical advice, such as when to splurge and where to save on painting supplies • Mixed-media techniques for creating character in your paintings • Inspiration from Expressionist masters, including ways to use their work as a jumping-off point for your own original paintings • PLUS 8 fabulous start-to-finish painting projects--landscapes, still life, figures and abstracts

Author : Jacqueline Penney
Publisher : North Light Books
ISBN 13 : 9781581800425
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discover the Joy of Acrylic Painting written by Jacqueline Penney and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2001-05-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's all the information you need to begin painting with acrylics--the most exciting, versatile medium available. The basic techniques are easy--stippling, blending, glazing, masking, and wet-in-wet. Over a dozen mini-demos illustrate how to paint flowers, clouds, shadows, water and more! You'll soon be creating some extraordinary paintings. Author Jacqueline Penney will show you how, with a relaxed, informative style that transports you from the shores of a dune-swept beach to a tropical lagoon. Try all five of her complete, step-by-step demonstrations, including a flower-covered mountainside, sand dunes and sailboats, a forest of spruce trees and ferns, a tranquil island hideaway and a mist-shrouded ocean. You'll find that painting with acrylics is easy--and extraordinary!

Author : Jo Toye
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1440341532
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting written by Jo Toye and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover abstract painting with acrylics! "If you approach your art with a playful attitude you will be more apt to keep making art, and the more art you make, the better your art will be." --pg. 10 Like a diving board for creativity, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting will help you plunge joyfully into artmaking. With the belief that an attitude of playfulness is key to artistic growth, award-winning acrylic artist Jo Toye leads you on an engaging workshop-style adventure filled with innovative techniques, inventive approaches and breakthrough results. • Work Small. Start by discovering how working on a small canvas yields big payoffs. When you don't have anything to lose but a few minutes and a little piece of paper, you'll find that you paint more fearlessly, absorb new concepts faster and enjoy yourself more. • Step-by-Step Instruction. Learn what tools Toye finds most useful in making art, along with 17 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to use them to best effect. • Start-to-Finish Painting Projects. At the heart of the book, 8 start-to-finish painting projects put it all together. Discover fresh takes on stenciling, sponging, making and working with gesso. Use razor blades and applicator bottles to create distinctive linework. Achieve wonderfully original patterns using resist pens, mouth atomizers and India ink. Experiment with Clear Tar Gel, pour paint with pipettes, work over top a "failed" painting...all yielding brilliantly original results. Heavily illustrated and filled with exciting ideas you won't find anywhere else, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting will inspire you to paint, experiment, play...and come away with some of your best work yet!

Author : Jo Toye
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440341532
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting written by Jo Toye and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover abstract painting with acrylics! "If you approach your art with a playful attitude you will be more apt to keep making art, and the more art you make, the better your art will be." --pg. 10 Like a diving board for creativity, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting will help you plunge joyfully into artmaking. With the belief that an attitude of playfulness is key to artistic growth, award-winning acrylic artist Jo Toye leads you on an engaging workshop-style adventure filled with innovative techniques, inventive approaches and breakthrough results. • Work Small. Start by discovering how working on a small canvas yields big payoffs. When you don't have anything to lose but a few minutes and a little piece of paper, you'll find that you paint more fearlessly, absorb new concepts faster and enjoy yourself more. • Step-by-Step Instruction. Learn what tools Toye finds most useful in making art, along with 17 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to use them to best effect. • Start-to-Finish Painting Projects. At the heart of the book, 8 start-to-finish painting projects put it all together. Discover fresh takes on stenciling, sponging, making and working with gesso. Use razor blades and applicator bottles to create distinctive linework. Achieve wonderfully original patterns using resist pens, mouth atomizers and India ink. Experiment with Clear Tar Gel, pour paint with pipettes, work over top a "failed" painting...all yielding brilliantly original results. Heavily illustrated and filled with exciting ideas you won't find anywhere else, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting will inspire you to paint, experiment, play...and come away with some of your best work yet!

Author : Courtney Burden
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593190610
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Playing with Paints - Acrylics written by Courtney Burden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break the rules and explore acrylic paint in a free and fun way. This book encourages you to get over the fear of the blank canvas and the anxiety over the outcome so you can focus on the process of painting and the pure joy of creating. Whether you're a novice who doesn't know how to get started or a classical painter looking to try something new, you will benefit from the activities in this book, which range from quick, messy and expressive exercises to relaxing and meditative paintings. Courtney Pilgrim shares 100 prompts, projects and playful activities that will build your confidence, inspiring you to roll up your sleeves and play with acrylic paint in a pressure-free way. There is no right or wrong way to create a painting, so enjoy the journey, relax, unwind and have fun!

Author : Jennifer Funnell
Publisher : Search Press
ISBN 13 : 9781800922211
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Easy Acrylic Painting written by Jennifer Funnell and published by Search Press. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the joy of acrylic painting and create 15 captivating little works of art with this comprehensive beginner's guide! An all-inclusive guide to acrylic painting for the absolute beginner, complete with simple-to-trace preliminary drawings. If you've always wanted to try acrylic painting but felt intimidated, fear no more! Here are 15 small still life paintings to achieve and unleash your inner artist. With step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, this all-inclusive guide will build your skills and knowledge from the ground up. Jennifer Funnell, an experienced visual arts teacher, has crafted this book specifically for beginners like you. Her decade's worth of drawing and painting experience shines through as she breaks down the process into simple, easy-to-understand steps with traceable outlines. No prior experience or drawing skills required! Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for beginners. Its expressive and opaque nature allows for easy corrections if mistakes happen along the way. You'll feel empowered to explore your creativity, knowing that you have the flexibility to fix any errors and bring your vision to life. Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in other mediums, this book will guide you towards creating fifteen captivating little works of art. Unleash your creativity today!

Author : Annie Gonzales
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 144035121X
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Acrylic Painting written by Annie Gonzales and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now is the time to pursue creative fulfillment! Annie O'Brien Gonzales felt a passion for art from an early age. But not until 30 years later--after raising a family and working "a real job"--did she get serious about painting. Along the way, she experienced the pleasures and the pitfalls of learning to paint. In these pages, she channels it all to help others discover (or re-discover) The Joy of Acrylic Painting. This guide offers an engaging, streamlined approach for any beginner, but especially those who--due to life detours or lack of time--had previously postponed their artistic aspirations. In a fun, instantly gratifying style, Gonzales combines the forgiveness of acrylics with the approachability of expressive painting. With special emphasis on the elements of color, pattern and texture, these lessons give you a jump-start on painting with feeling. If now is your time to pursue creative fulfillment, then this is the book to ease your way. • Strategies for gathering resonant ideas and inspiration • Practical advice, such as when to splurge and where to save on painting supplies • Mixed-media techniques for creating character in your paintings • Inspiration from Expressionist masters, including ways to use their work as a jumping-off point for your own original paintings • PLUS 8 fabulous start-to-finish painting projects--landscapes, still life, figures and abstracts

Author : Rockridge Press
Publisher : Rockridge Press
ISBN 13 : 9781648765933
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Paint with Acrylics written by Rockridge Press and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash kids' creativity with easy acrylic tutorials and projects for ages 8 to 12 Painting is so much fun! Whether the child in your life wants to become a great painter someday or just express themselves artistically, this book will show them how to use acrylic paints to create artwork of their own. They'll find step-by-step lessons and projects that teach them everything from setting up their art station to painting light and texture like a pro. This standout among art books for kids age 8-12 includes: Acrylic painting 101--Kids will learn about the tools an artist uses, then dive into beginner-friendly lessons about colors, lines and shapes, positive and negative space, and more. Skill-building projects--Inspire kids to boost their acrylic skills with painting projects that start out simple and become more challenging. Tips and inspiration--This art book for kids helps them master basic painting techniques with pro tips and creative prompts that encourage them to express themselves in new ways. Introduce kids to the joy of painting with How to Paint with Acrylics.

Author : Janice Robertson
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 163322791X
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting: Acrylic Basics written by Janice Robertson and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn everything you need to know to get started with acrylic painting. From rendering light and shadow to creating realism through depth and texture, aspiring artists will discover the basics of acrylic painting through engaging, inspirational lessons and useful artist's tips. Beginning artists will find helpful information about selecting the right paintbrushes, supports, and paints to get started in acrylic painting. Additionally, artists will discover practical tips for using basic and special acrylic painting techniques to render textures, suggest dimension, and create effects. Featuring the artwork of Janice Robertson, Acrylic Basics includes a variety of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects that are approachable for the beginning artist, including dynamic landscapes, colorful still life, and sweeping vistas. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. With comprehensive instruction, plenty of artist tips and tricks, and beautiful artwork to inspire, Acrylic Basics is the perfect resource for any aspiring acrylic painter.

Author : Nancy Reyner
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1581808046
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acrylic Revolution written by Nancy Reyner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liberate Your Creativity with Acrylic Paints! Acrylic Revolution is your essential, all-in-one guide for acrylic painting techniques and more. It features over 101 ways to break through the boundaries of conventional painting and re-define the creative potential of this all-purpose medium. Every page provides insight on how to use acrylic paint in ways you never thought possible to create stunning visual effects and textures. Ten complete sections detail a range of empowering applications, including how to: • Prepare and paint on virtually any surface • Create textures of all kinds • Work with transfers, collage, resists and mixed media • Achieve innovative stenciling and line work • Customize your paint to adjust thickness, transparency and drying time • Simulate other mediums, such as oil, tempera or watercolor • Create faux finishes, magical effects, sheens and more To give you additional insight and inspiration, this book features a gallery of finished works by fellow painting revolutionaries that blend various acrylic techniques to create amazing effects. You'll also find practical advice that covers the basics and beyond—from selecting materials and cleaning your brushes to finishing and preserving your artwork. There's even a complete glossary of terms for fast and easy referencing. Pick up a brush and start your own acrylic revolution today! Use the techniques in this book to free your creative spirit and create the paintings you've always dreamed of.