As the interest in non-representational art grows & artists become more adventurous, this important book helps the reader make the move towards abstract art through the use of colour
- the hallmark of Claire Harrigan's work in mixed media. Fantastically illustrated throughout & with sound technical advice, the book covers: Understanding Abstract Art: concepts & influences; Beginnings: inspiration, starting points & preliminary work; Varied subject matter: still life, flowers, buildings & figures with details on how they evolved from the original inspiration; Basic Design: composition & the importance of structure; Surface &

Colour: create mood, harmonies, contrast & tone; plus combining texture with techniques & colour; Considering & choosing different media: characteristics of acrylic, gouache, watercolour, oil, pastel & collage; & Mixed Media: the painting process of specific paintings, the compatibility of different media, both technically & visually; It also uncovers: Visual Impact: a look at, & discussion of, various examples; Analysis & selection: the process of abstraction & semi-abstraction may involve analysis, simplification, distortion or exaggeration as well as an emphasis on elements such as line, shape & colour, all demonstrated in different paintings; A step-by-step look at Claire Harrigan's paintings; &, Pure Abstraction: a look at paintings without any evidence of the initial subject matter or inspiration.


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Whether you want to purely abstract your ideas, thoughts & feelings into colour & mood, or whether you want to base your pictures on subjects that interest you, such as landscapes, flowers, or music, you will find much to guide & fascinate you here. Rolina van Vliet is an enthusiastic teacher, & she offers a brilliant insight into what makes good paintings, with 50 stunning projects, each accompanied by expert tips & a full palette of exciting & fun techniques. With help on what materials to use & how to use them, she

Includes:: many photographs illustrating different ways to create smooth, textured, collaged, vibrant, powerful & atmospheric abstract art. Beginners will love the way Rolina encourages experimentation
- there are no rules, & more experienced artists will find much here to inspire them.


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Painting Landscapes in Oils Realism in landscape painting is the goal of many fine artists & leisure-time painters. This book shows how to achieve that goal by using the right colours, values & textures to express near, middle & great distance. It

Includes:: demonstrations for all seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn.

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This book looks at artists using acrylic's potential to create unique styles, addressing methods & techniques for finding your own voice in the medium. It presents a variety of successful acrylic painters, each using acrylic in unique ways to create their own original styles. By looking at how other artists find ideas along with the book's 29 step-by-step demonstrations, readers will be able to explore ways of personalising their own art. ...

Acrylic Landscapes in a Weekend will have you painting in no time, with eight cleverly-constructed projects that can each be completed in just one weekend. You can discover the unique versatility & accessibility of acrylic painting
- they can be used as watercolours on paper & as oil on canvas. Each of the projects features simple yet ingenious exercises to try on Saturday, & full step-by-step instructions for painting a finished picture on Sunday. It

Includes:: an insight into artist's materials, hot tips & gallery exercises to take things further. Versatile & inexpensive, acrylics are increasingly popular & " Acrylic Landscapes in a Weekend" is perfect for both beginners & improvers.


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

New Tricks & Techniques for Working with the World's Most Versatile Medium " Acrylic Revolution" will show readers everything they need to know to be successful in their acrylic painting projects. With over 101 of the most popular, interesting, & indispensable tricks for working with acrylic
- each with its own step-by-step demonstration
- there is literally page after age of acrylic instruction & inspiration for readers to discover. A gallery of finished art at the back of the book will show readers how to combine different tricks to use in their artwork offering them real-life applications for acrylic techniques. About the Author Nancy Reyner has been a professional instructor for the past seven years, teaching artists tricks & techniques with acrylic paints. Nancy has created costumes & sets for Broadway theatre & film, including a Madonna film. She has been selected for a two-year painting & drawing residency for the City of Phoenix. Nancy currently resides in Santa Fe, NM.

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If you loved Nancy Reyner's book Acrylic Revolution, then you'll enjoy seeing the most popular acrylic techniques in action. In her new video, Nancy shows you how to make your paintings unique, exciting & contemporary by layering different techniques one on top of the other. Discover how to simulate watercolor & oil effects & learn about many techniques such as washes & staining on unusual grounds, building up with opaque paint & glazes, transparency, varnishing & many helpful tips. Put it all together to paint a landscape with sky, lake, & luscious autumn trees. ...

Acrylics are perhaps the most versatile of all paints, they can be used instead of watercolour, oil or gouache & have many of the advantages, yet very few of the drawbacks of these traditional colours. Used straight from the tube acrylics are opaque making it easy to paint one colour over another
- a boon when it comes to correcting mistakes. The Acrylic Workbook assumes the painter has no knowledge of acrylics & starts at the very beginning. The ten lessons outlined in this book are, Colour, Getting Started, Creating Textures, Washes, Creating Form, Still Life, Effects with Paint, Landscape, People & finally Collage.. It is important to follow & complete the lessons in chronological order as each lesson introduces new information & techniques which are then used in subsequent lessons.
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