Acrylic Painting Step-by-Step - Softcover

Jelbert, Wendy; Massey, Carole; Hyde, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844484114 ISBN 13: 9781844484119

Publisher: Search Press, 2009

Synopsis

This is a practical and inspiring guide for all acrylics enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. There is helpful general advice on which materials to choose, and then three high profile artists share their expertise, tips and techniques. Wendy Jelbert explains the basics of painting with acrylics and gives advice on useful techniques and the effects they can create. David Hyde writes on painting landscapes with acrylics, from composing landscapes and choosing colours to creating depth and painting different seasons. Carole Massey shares her flower painting expertise with advice on flower colours, drawing flowers, composing flower paintings and using tone. Finally Wendy Jelbert explores further creative techniques for painting with acrylics and shows how these can be applied in paintings. There are ten easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations with clear photographs and helpful instructions, and many inspirational paintings for readers to admire.

Comprises material from the Leisure Arts series: Painting with Acrylics, Landscapes in Acrylics, Creative Acrylic Techniques, Flowers in Acrylics.

About this title

About the Authors

Wendy Jelbert is a teacher and award-winning professional artist who works in pastels, oils, acrylics, inks and watercolours. She is a member of the Society of Women Artists and the Society of Floral Painters, and has exhibited in many prestigious galleries throughout the UK. She has written over 40 books, has featured in 13 art DVDs and writes articles for Leisure Painter magazine. Wendy has taught for over 30 years at various locations, including WI Denman College near Oxford. Wendy lives in Hampshire, UK.

Carole Massey was born in Hertfordshire and studied at St. Alban's School of Art and Leicester School of Art & Design. After a career in advertising and graphic design, Carole returned to her first love, painting, full-time. She now teaches and runs weekend workshops, as well as organising painting holidays. Carole's work is exhibited widely, and she is particularly known for her celebrity portraits, mostly inspired by photographs. She uses a wide variety of media including acrylic, watercolour, pastel, pencil and monochrome.

David Hyde is a self-taught artist who had a natural talent for drawing and painting since childhood. He discovered a great liking for demonstrating and enjoys travelling and meeting artists and art groups around the country. He now exhibits work locally and through national exhibitions in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool. He holds regular weekend workshops and organises painting breaks in both watercolour and acrylic. His interests include travelling and birdwatching, interests he shares with his wife Maureen. David lives in St Ives, Cambs. http://www.davidhyde.org.uk/

From the Back Cover

This comprehensive guide to painting with acrylics draws on the expertise of three well-loved artists and includes a variety of styles and techniques. Easy to follow instructions show how to paint skies, trees, water, buildings and flowers, and how to master further creative techniques such as using additives and creating texture.

• Ten demonstrations
• Over 200 step by step photographs
• An ideal reference book for beginners and experienced artists

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1) Three respected and well-loved authors share their expertise, offering a wide variety of styles for readers to admire and emulate.
2) A comprehensive guide to acrylics, including many techniques, styles and subjects.
3) Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions make acrylic painting accessible for beginners as well as more experienced painters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844484114
• ISBN 13: 9781844484119
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144