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Binding: Spiral-bound Dewey Decimal Number: 751.426 EAN: 9781581808049 ISBN: 1581808046 Label: North Light Books Manufacturer: North Light Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: March 30, 2007 Publisher: North Light Books Studio: North Light Books Sales Rank: 3597
Product Description: Liberate Your Creativity With Acrylic Paints!
Acrylic Revolution is your essential, all-in-one guide for acrylic painting techniques and more. It features over 101 ways to break through the boundaries of conventional painting and re-define the creative potential of this all-purpose medium.
Every page provides insight on how to use acrylic paint in ways you never thought possible to create stunning visual effects and textures. Ten complete sections detail a range of empowering applications, including how to:
Prepare and paint on virtually any surface
Create textures of all kinds
Work with transfers, collage, resists and mixed media
Achieve innovative stenciling and line work
Customize your paint to adjust thickness, transparency and drying time
Simulate other mediums, such as oil, tempera or watercolor
Create faux finishes, magical effects, sheens and more
To give you additional insight and inspiration, this book features a gallery of finished works by fellow painting revolutionaries that blend various acrylic techniques to create amazing effects. You'll also find practical advice that covers the basics and beyond--from selecting materials and cleaning your brushes to finishing and preserving your artwork. There's even a complete glossary of terms for fast and easy referencing.
Pick up a brush and start your own acrylic revolution today!
Use the techniques in this book to free your creative spirit and create the paintings you've always dreamed of.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - 5 minutes in and already I am painting with more PIZZAZZ!
This book is truly infectious - in fact I accidentally purchased 2 and have already got a buyer for the other - all the way downunder in New Zealand!
I say "infectious" because of the effect ... Read More
Rating: - worth the money!!
This is a great technique book for anyone wanting to take their acrylics to a new level!
Rating: - New Techniques
This is a wonderful book full of new ideas for paint and mixed media, excellent!
Rating: - ACRYLIC REVOLUTION
WHEN A LOCAL ARTIST I KNOW, WHO ALSO WORKS AT MY FAVORITE ART STORE, TOLD ME SHE PAINTS WITH THIS BOOK AT HER FEET, I JUST KNEW I NEEDED TO TRY IT! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK. VERY HAPPY WITH THIS FIND! ... Read More
Rating: - glossary of information
I took a demo from Nancy, and then a one day workshop..she is very good at imparting information, and showing samples. The book is an encyclopedia of great and useful information about the products she uses ... Read More
- 5 minutes in and already I am painting with more PIZZAZZ!
- glossary of information