This exciting new book from first-time author Hashim Akib (2009 SAA Artist of the Year) is much more about the process of painting than it is about the mechanics of applying paint. As Hashim says, The best tool for learning to paint is to paint, & his colourful & fluent artworks can't fail to encourage you to do just that. The book is filled with tips & demonstrations, but also with light, colour & urgency that all fully justify the use of Vibrant in the title. Hashim paints in a heavy impasto style that creates a sense of movement & vitality to subjects that include landscapes, portraits, buildings & animals. Intriguingly, he also works from a coloured ground that sets off the overpainting that follows, bringing everything forward as a result & giving real depth to light & shade. In the DVD he focuses on three contrasting subjects
- a landscape: ' Woodland Light', a portrait: ' Hard Life', & an urban-scape: ' Rush Hour'. In the portrait project, Hashim describes the importance of acclimatising to the scene by creating colour layers, giving depth & texture. His urban-scape project is a great example of how to break a complex scene down into simple, manageable shapes. The DVD also

Includes:: a special feature showing you how to use negative space & shape to create a background, full of tips & techniques to encourage & inspire you. Book & DVD: Search Press. Paperback. 128 pages. Colour throughout. 75 mins Author: Hashim Akib


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Heavy Body System 3 Jumbo Selection Set: System 3 are a range of highly versatile, intermixable, permanent & durable water-based acrylic colour. In these jumbo selection sets, you get a fantastic array of complementing colours at an economical price. Choose from original or heavy body for achieving textured effects. Plus receive the amazing & extremely popular Hashim Akib DVD for FREE! Vibrant Acrylics Book & DVD Set with Hashim Akib: This exciting new book from first-time author Hashim Akib (2009 SAA Artist of the Year) is much more about the process of painting than it is about the mechanics of applying paint. As Hashim says, The best tool for learning to paint is to paint, & his colourful & fluent artworks can't fail to encourage you to do just that. The book is filled with tips & demonstrations, but also with light, colour & urgency that all fully justify the use of Vibrant in the title. Hashim paints in a heavy impasto style that creates a sense of movement & vitality to subjects that include landscapes, portraits, buildings & animals. Intriguingly, he also works from a coloured ground that sets off the overpainting that follows, bringing everything forward as a result & giving real depth to light & shade. In the DVD he focuses on three contrasting subjects
- a landscape: ' Woodland Light', a portrait: ' Hard Life', & an urban-scape: ' Rush Hour'. In the portrait project, Hashim describes the importance of acclimatising to the scene by creating colour layers, giving depth & texture. His urban-scape project is a great example of how to break a complex scene down into simple, manageable shapes. The DVD also

Includes:: a special feature showing you how to use negative space & shape to create a background, full of tips & techniques to encourage & inspire you. Book & DVD: Search Press. Paperback. 128 pages. Colour throughout. 75 mins Author: Hashim Akib


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This exciting new DVD from first-time author Hashim Akib (2009 SAA Artist of the Year) is much more about the process of painting than it is about the mechanics of applying paint. As Hashim says, The best tool for learning to paint is to paint, & his colourful & fluent artworks can't fail to encourage you to do just that. The DVD is filled with tips & demonstrations, but also with light, colour & urgency that all fully justify the use of Vibrant in the title. Hashim paints in a heavy impasto style that creates a sense of movement & vitality to subjects that include landscapes, portraits, buildings & animals. Intriguingly, he also works from a coloured ground that sets off the overpainting that follows, bringing everything forward as a result & giving real depth to light & shade. Join Hashim as he focuses on three contrasting subjects
- a landscape: ' Woodland Light', a portrait: ' Hard Life', & an urban-scape: ' Rush Hour'. In the portrait project, Hashim describes the importance of acclimatising to the scene by creating colour layers, giving depth & texture. His urban-scape project is a great example of how to break a complex scene down into simple, manageable shapes. Special bonus feature

Includes:: how to use negative space & shape to create a background, full of tips & techniques to encourage & inspire you. DVD: 75 mins Author: Hashim Akib


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Obsessed with colour? Shirley Trevena is renowned for her innovative & experimental approach
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Capture the wild world of wildlife on Vic Bearcroft's Pastel Velour Pad! Featuring 10 sheets of 260gsm (120lbs) velour pastel paper
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Capture the essence of wildlife with Vic Bearcroft's superb pastel sets! Also available in the basic variation, these fantastic ...

Vic Bearcroft's Pastel Velour Pad: Capture the wild world of wildlife on Vic Bearcroft's Pastel Velour Pad! Featuring 10 sheets of 260gsm (120lbs) velour pastel paper
- 5 sandy, 5 light grey
- the pad is ideal for pastel artists of all levels who want to express their wild side! Developed in collaboration with renowned pastel artist Vic Bearcroft, this 250mm x 350mm pad represents the true choice of the professionals. Perfect for capturing animal subjects, landscapes & much more, Vic's pad is as versatile as it is eye-catching. So pick up a pad & follow in the footsteps of Vic Bearcroft today
- & start producing your very own perfect pastel pictures! Vic Bearcroft's Wildlife Pastel Basic Set: Capture the essence of wildlife with Vic Bearcroft's superb basic pastel set! Also available in deluxe, these fantastic pastels are the ideal choice for all pastel artists
- whether they be new starters, improvers or beyond. Specially selected by Vic himself, the set is a balanced mix of both Faber Castell Hard Pastels & Ashby Soft Pastels. Featuring a range of colours with the ability to create a range of tones, moods & effects, ths set is ideal for capturing wildlife the Vic Bearcroft way! The Vic Bearcroft Wildlife Pastels
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Includes:: the following items: Faber Castell Hard Pastels: Black (199), White (101), Ivory (103), Pink Carmine (127), Cadmium Yellow (107), Olive Green-Yellowish (173) Ashby Soft Pastels: Orange (5) (0235), Yellow Ochre (5) (0455), Smoke Grey (2345), Raw Sienna (0895), Sanguine (1265), Prussian Blue (0345) Author: Vic Bearcroft






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We are a nation of animal lovers, but being able to paint our furry friend could seem like the most impossible of challenges. With the guidance of Vic Bearcroft you can learn how to create your own striking puppy & kitten portraits in pastel with ease! Vic works very methodically to take you through the creative steps required to master lifelike pet portraits in no time at all. All the techniques he uses can be applied to any animal portrait, so you'll see your skills improve the more you use them. All the materials you require are included in this kit. If you are worried about sketching freeh&, you can download a large version our ginger tom image from www.saa.co.uk/gingertom then use the Tracedown paper included to transfer your image. Worth over £53, this set contains: Painting a Puppy & Kitten in Pastel DVD with Vic Bearcroft (55mins) Vic's Pastel Velour pad: 10 25x 35cm sheets (5 each of sandy & light grey) Puppy & Kitten Pastel set:

Includes:: 10 specially selected colours Tracedown: Single A4 sheet Graphite pencil Puppy & kitten worksheets

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