Acrylic Painting Techniques, Painting Landscapes & Seascapes, Decorative Painting
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Overview
Filled with inspirational artwork and solid instruction, this guide will delight loyal acrylic painters and encourage artists from other mediums to cross over. Greer's instruction capitalizes on the brilliant colors available in acrylics and shows artists how to paint with them using proven "watercolor" and "oil" techniques. Starting with 16 mini-demos, artists are encouraged to jump right in and follow step-by-step instructions for mastering techniques such as masking, splattering, underpainting, washes and more. They will also learn tips and tricks for rendering many elements of landscape including trees, flowers, roads and reflections. The second section of this book features four complete painting demonstrations that challenge artists to exercise their new painting techniques through a variety of landscape subjects. Two demonstrations also show artists how to use acrylics as an effective base for other mediums.Hugh Greer exhibits his paintings in galleries throughout the US, and he also teaches regularly at workshops and seminars. His work has appeared in several publications, including Art of the West magazine. He lives in Wichita, Kansas.* Addresses the needs of artists working in this increasingly popular medium
* Features dozens of step-by-step demonstrations and a gallery of breathtaking landscapes
Book Details
Published
December 28, 2001
Publisher
North Light Books
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781581800630