Painting in Acrylics

Firefly Books
Painting in Acrylics
Product Specifications
  • Title: Painting in Acrylics The Indispensable Guide by Lorena Kloosterboer
  • Author: Lorena Kloosterboer
  • Publisher: FIREFLY BOOKS
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No. of pages: 320
  • Dimensions (approx. mm): 221 x 262 x 28

Product Description

The technical secrets of a professional painter for the best results and more room for creativity. Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide provides comprehensive guidance for painters of all experience. Realist painter Lorena Kloosterboer known for her exceptional technical skill starts with the basics and progresses to advanced techniques and professional practice. The topics include: About Acrylic Paint -- Types of acrylics comparative advantages how to read a paint label using mediums and additives gesso and varnish Materials and Equipment -- Art supply shopping palettes masking special effects tools brushes knives and shapers airbrush supports surface preparation the studio The Foundation -- Color theory mixing colors size and dimensions order of work using references transferring images painting whites grays and blacks Techniques -- Underpainting washes wet in wet adding salt and alcohol blending dry brush and scumbling pouring masking and stenciling grisaille glazing impasto sgraffito spattering sponging stamping decalcomania airbrushing Surface and Form -- Still life wood glass metals fabric paper flowers and leaves portrait skin hair animals feathers landscape water clouds shrubs and trees stone and brick Be a Pro -- Ethical behavior competitions/exhibits art community consistency painting titles keeping records recording your work framing reproductions social media tuition. A navigator sidebar refers readers to related sections for more information or problem solving. Appendices include a list of recommended brands and where to buy them a glossary of art terms how to fix common problems and health and safety. Beyond its outstanding content this book's size makes it an exceptional value. Other titles on this topic rarely exceed 200 pages even the so-called 'big' books. An affordable volume by a world-renowned widely exhibited artist Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide is a superb value that will provide years of expert guidance and inspiration. It is an essential choice for retailers and libraries. show more