Acrylics (Collins 30-Minute Painting) - Hardcover

Soraya French

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9780007256501: Acrylics (Collins 30-Minute Painting)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007256507 ISBN 13: 9780007256501

Publisher: Collins, 2007

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This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to achieve successful acrylics in just 30 minutes – ideal for the busy amateur artist who doesn’t have too much time to paint.

Many people think they don't have enough time to paint, but in this attractive guide Soraya French encourages quick and simple learning. By working with just a few materials and focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to achieve successful paintings in no more than half an hour. And for those artists who already have a little painting experience, learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style and paint more spontaneously.

All the main topics are covered, from choosing the right equipment and learning about colour and tone to techniques – both the watercolour technique and the opaque technique – creating textures and composition. There are practical projects and step-by-step demonstrations as well as helpful tips and checklists. Subjects covered include flowers, water, still life, animals and birds, figures, buildings and landscapes.

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Review:

‘Excellent value, and really useful guides - I can’t wait for the next ones in the series.’ Artist’s and Illustrator’s magazine

‘Far from being just another beginner’s guide, this new title offers suggestions for simple compositions, economy of working and limited materials...you will find plenty of ideas and suggestions.’ The Leisure Painter

‘This book is a chance to look at the world through refreshed eyes and put a sparkle back into your work that perhaps time and familiarity have dulled’ The Artist

Synopsis:

This is one of the first titles in a brand-new series of practical and inspirational guides in a handy sketchbook format. Aimed at the practised beginner, it will show how to achieve successful acrylics in just 30 minutes -- ideal for the busy amateur artist. Many people think they don't have enough time to paint, but in this attractive guide Soraya French encourages quick and simple learning. By working with just a few materials and focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to achieve successful paintings in no more than half an hour. And for those artists who already have a little painting experience, learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style and paint more spontaneously. With clear, easy-to-follow advice and ideas presented in a simple approachable way, this book provides a perfect introduction to painting acrylics quickly and easily. Key features include: / Quick tips / Handy checklists / Practical projects / Step-by-step exercises / Half-hour demonstrations CONTENTS Introduction Essential Equipment Colour and Tone Techniques Creating Textures Quick Studies Composing your Picture The Complete Picture Further Information Index

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