Vibrant Acrylics

Author : Hashim Akib
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781844486977
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vibrant Acrylics written by Hashim Akib and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared for an exciting, vibrant and different approach to using acrylics. With infectious energy and enthusiasm, Hashim Akib shows how acrylics can be used in unusual, surprising ways to create beautiful paintings full of life, atmosphere and colour. Step-by-step demonstrations, exercises and expert advice illustrate his simple, yet effective techniques and there are many inspiring examples of what can be achieved. This extensive book details step-by-step projects that include urban landscapes, pet portraits and abstracts. Neither beginners nor more experienced artists will want to be without this book.

Author : Denise Harrison
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1781577544
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book If You're Bored With Acrylics, Read This Book written by Denise Harrison and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the potential in your paint tubes with 30 guided projects, covering everything from creating a harmonious colour palette to painting vivid landscapes and pop-art portraits. Get back to basics and explore the possibilities of colour, mark-making, textures, tools and techniques, or push the boundaries of acrylics by altering the qualities of the paint. This book will challenge your preconceptions about acrylics, and encourage you to return to the medium with fresh eyes and new ideas.

Author : Hashim Akib
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1782215816
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting Portraits in Acrylic written by Hashim Akib and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantastic, accessible and practical guide to contemporary portraiture. Learn from master artist and author Hashim Akib as he shows you how to produce striking, interesting portraits in your own style. Hashim Akib's striking portraits are at the heart of this inspirational book. The subject of portraiture is seen by many as the zenith of art, and Hash's easygoing, unpretentious style puts fantastic results within the reach of hobby artists and aspiring professionals alike. Assuming nothing and starting from the basics - making it suitable even for the enthusiastic beginner - this book includes six step-by-step projects to follow; along with friendly but in-depth advice on color palettes; skintone; composition; working from photographs and models; markmaking; lighting; atmosphere and much more. The book covers many types of portraiture - from the self-portrait to full-length portraits - all with a striking, contemporary style.

Author : Megan Wells
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1633226158
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Colorways: Acrylic Animals written by Megan Wells and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorways: Acrylic Animals teaches artists of all skill levels how to paint vibrant, colorful renditions of animals from around the globe. Grab your paints, canvas, and imagination because it's time to paint pointillistic pandas, tetradic llamas, vibrant flamingos, and complementary cows...and that's just the beginning! Each step-by-step project in Colorways: Acrylic Animals shows you not only how to capture an animal’s likeness, but also how touse color to create magical, other-worldly, and whimsical paintings. You'll also learn how to use acrylic paint to add texture and fanciful flourishes, like florals and collage, to your glorious animal subjects. The Colorways series from Walter Foster teaches artists of all skill levels how to create innovative, inspired artwork that's full of color and imagination. Focusing on creating expressive pieces over realistic scenes, Colorways shows artists how to break the "rules" of color and let their imaginations and artwork soar to new heights. In the Colorways series, flamingos are green, giraffes boast multicolored spots, and raccoons feature blue undertones. For more fun books in the Colorways series, check out Watercolor Flowers and Watercolor Animals.

Author : David Lloyd Glover
Publisher : Walter Foster
ISBN 13 : 1600583881
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Color Mixing in Acrylic written by David Lloyd Glover and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color Mixing inAcrylic features a range of techniques and valuable instruction for working with and mixing color in this classic medium.

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 : Patti Mollica
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440342148
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold written by Patti Mollica and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bold Exciting Powerful A new level of artistic expression! Every artist strives to achieve the kind of painting that commands attention from across the room and delights the eye up close. In this book, artist and workshop teacher Patti Mollica walks you through surprisingly simple and efficient strategies for achieving that kind of powerful composition, whatever your subject. Complete with timed exercises and start-to-finish painting demonstrations, this book is for any artist who feels overwhelmed by where to start or daunted by the urge to paint everything in sight. Patti Mollica's mindful approach will lead you to better, bolder results, as well as greater confidence and joy in the process. So load your palette with ample paint, grab some fat brushes and get ready to paint fast, paint loose, paint bold. • Start with a strong, simple value statement • Get expressive with color • Be brave with your brushwork • 5 technique exercises • 5 start-to-finish painting demonstrations Paint fearlessly!

Author : Haidee-Jo Summers
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 178126564X
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vibrant Oils written by Haidee-Jo Summers and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joan Hansen
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781560107378
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acrylic Painting written by Joan Hansen and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vibrant and versatile medium, acrylic is ideal for beginning artists. Its quick drying time and intense, brilliant hues allow you to express a world of possibilities! In this book produced by Walter Foster Publishing and Reeves, two renowned acrylic artists guide you through five colorful step-by-step lessons, providing special tips and techniques along the way. This project book teaches you how to paint a variety of inspiring subjects, including florals, landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes. Plus you’ll learn about the materials and techniques needed to get started right away. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own brilliant works of art!

Author : Hashim Akib
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785002694
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting Urban and Cityscapes written by Hashim Akib and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities provide endless exciting scenes for the artist, from sun-baked cafes, rain-soaked streets, illuminated nightscapes and busy squares to quiet, atmospheric corners. This practical book explains how to paint these scenes using water-based painting materials and new techniques. With invaluable tips and advice throughout, it encourages a looser, more colourful approach to painting and shares a range of ideas for style and intepretation. Includes a guide to water-based mediums including acrylic, watercolour and mixed media, with advice on drawing, creative colour mixing and perspective. With step-by-step instruction to techniques, including tackling a street scene, and creating and capturing the movement of people, this inspirational book will help you capture the colour and movement of urban scenes and develop your own creative style of painting. Will appeal to all artists, architects, urban sketchers, interior designers and building companies.Superbly illustrated with 190 colour images.