Expressive Abstracts in Acrylic: 55 innovative projects, inspiration and mixed-media techniques - Softcover

Hörskens, Anita

 
9781782218470: Expressive Abstracts in Acrylic: 55 innovative projects, inspiration and mixed-media techniques

Synopsis

Discover the joys of painting abstracts in acrylics with experienced artist and tutor Anita Hörskens. In this visually exciting, inspirational book, Anita teaches you about the method of abstraction, and the paints, paper and other materials you need to create stunning paintings. Chapters cover the areas of texture, collage, composition, colour, line, shape and pattern, with 55 clear and accessible projects to put your skills and ideas into practice. There are techniques to try such as impasto, using glazes, bronze gilding, linear overlays and monochrome painting. This highly practical book will build confidence in your painting and allow you to express yourself through the visual language and style of abstract painting.

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About the Author

Anita Hörskens lives and works as a freelance artist and runs her own painting school in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm in Bavaria. She has worked as a trainer and speaker in the field of artists’ supplies since 1994. She leads seminars in all standard painting and drawing techniques, and offers painting holidays, portfolio preparation courses and creative seminars for companies. As the author of numerous acrylic textbooks, she has also lectured at various specialist academies since 2004, with a focus on Experimental Mixed Techniques with Acrylic. In her blog, she regularly reports on News from the Studio: www.hoerskens.blogspot.de

Her website can be visited at www.hoerskens.de

From the Back Cover

Experience an exciting journey of discovery into the world of abstract acrylic painting with practical lessons from experienced artist and lecturer, Anita Horskens.

  • Covers everything you need to know about painting your own vivid abstracts in acrylics.
  • Helps you understand the basics on structure, collage, image construction, colour, shape and pattern.
  • Strengthens your painterly intuition and imparts confidence in conveying your own visual language and style.

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