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Barron's All About Techniques in Acrylics ISBN: 0764157108
Barron's All About Techniques in Acrylics
Art instruction books in this increasingly popular series are written especially for advanced students and professionals. They present a virtual treasure house of techniques that, when mastered by the artist, produce a finished artwork that has an unmistakable professional appearance. This title analyzes and describes the wealth of exciting possibilities available to artists who paint with plastic-based pigments, or acrylics. These pigments can be used to imitate the qualities of other media as diverse as oils and watercolors, while retaining a quality and brightness that is all their own. Book specifications: hardback, 144 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Barron's, 2004.
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Barron's Color Color
Barron's Color
Color is the second volume in Barron's new art instruction series that focuses on creation of finished, professional-looking paintings. Books in this series are intended for use by advanced art students and experienced amateurs. Understanding and mastering color is an indispensable skill for creating paintings in oil, watercolor, tempera, gouache, and other color media, and this book analyzes all aspects and uses of color in art. The authors explain the color circle, then apply color theory to demonstrate effective use of complementary and contrasting colors. Drawing extensively on works by major painters, they show how artists use color to express moods and emotions, as well as how to create surreal effects by heightening contrasts, or by giving objects colors unlike those in nature. They discuss techniques for applying color in various wet and dry media and show how color plays an important role in an abstract painting. Their examples include paintings by such artists as Degas, Van Gogh, Picasso, Delaunay, Ernst, Rothko, and many others, with full-color illustrations on every page. Hardcover book measures 9 1/4 in. x 11 5/8 in., 160 pages. Barron's, 2005. ISBN: 0764158619
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Barron's The Acrylics & Gouche Artist's Handbook The Acrylics & Gouche Artist's Handbook
Barron's The Acrylics & Gouche Artist's Handbook
Here's a brand new series for dedicated amateurs that will also by used and valued by professional artists. Each title in the Artist's Handbook Series has a sturdy hardcover binding, allowing it to be taken out to the field as handily as it is used in the studio. The books' hidden spiral bindings keep pages lying flat, so students can work freely with their art materials without having to fight with their instruction manual. Each title supplements textual instruction with more than 400 color illustrations showing paintings in various stages of completion. There is also detailed information on artists' tools, techniques, mixing colors, creating special effects, and trouble-shooting to correct errors. All three Artist's Handbooks show examples of works by famous artists in the respective media to help students see how each medium has been used by world-renowned masters. Modern acrylics, which are plastic-based pigments, offer artists many of the same possibilities and effects as the more traditional gouache paints, which are opaque water-based pigments. This manual offers detailed instruction on creating paintings in both media. Hardcover book with hidden spiral binding measures 6 1/2 in. x 8 in., 224 pages. Barron's. ISBN 0764156217
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Batsford Capturing Light in Acrylics Capturing Light in Acrylics ISBN: 0713490276
Batsford Capturing Light in Acrylics
John Hammond, a highly successful practicing artist, shares his experiences and knowledge of the incredibly adaptable medium of acrylics and offers helpful advice, instruction, and inspiration. Particular attention is paid to the skilful interpretation of light to convey the mood and atmosphere of a place. Author: John Hammond Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 10 7/9 in. Publisher: Batsford, 2006
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Chronicle Books Paint By Number Kit: Everything You Need to Re-Create 8 Vintage Masterpieces Paint By Number Kit
Chronicle Books Paint By Number Kit: Everything You Need to Re-Create 8 Vintage Masterpieces
What is the fascination with paint by number? Is it the compulsive, intoxicating act of filling in small pools of color? The thrill of creating your own works of art? Perhaps it is that without any lessons or experience, you can paint a masterpiece, just by following the numbers. From ballerinas and the Eiffel Tower, to tug boats and poppies, you'll have your choice of eight different vintage paint by numbers. Kits includes 8 paint-by-numbers postcards, 8 stick-back easels, 12 different acrylic paints, paintbrush, and a 48-page instructional booklet. Boxed set measures 8 3/8 in. x 8 in. x 11/8 in. Chronicle Books, 2005. ISBN: 0811847888
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DK An Introduction to Acrylics An Introduction to Acrylics
DK An Introduction to Acrylics
Whether you've taken art classes or never held a brush before, An Introduction to Acrylics will show you everything you need to know about working in this challenging-- but rewarding -- medium. Easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, teach the essentials while inspiring the student to tackle increasingly complex techniques. Each volume of the DK Art School series focuses on a specific medium and subject, so you can choose precisely what you want to learn. When complete, the DK Art School will offer the widest choice of specific subjects -- from acrylic figure to oil portrait, and from pastel still life to watercolor landscape. Build your own private Art School in your home library. Paperback measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 72 pages. DK, 1998. ISBN 0789432870
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North Light Acrylic Revolution Acrylic Revolution ISBN: 1581808046
North Light Acrylic Revolution
This book shows you everything you need to know to be successful in your acrylic painting projects. With over 101 of the most popular, interesting, and indispensable tricks for working with acrylic – each with its own step-by-step demonstration – there is literally page after page of acrylic instruction and inspiration for everyone. Author: Nancy Reyner Format: wirebound hardback, 128 pgs., 9 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in. Publisher: North Light, 2007
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North Light Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination
North Light Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination
Discover an enchanted world of imaginary beings in your own extraordinary drawings and paintings. Your journey begins, oddly enough, with the ordinary things that surround you every day. With Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination, you will learn how to use your own photographs and other true-life inspiration to make fanciful artwork that beautifully transcends reality. Best-selling author Claudia Nice shows you how to build upon real-life references to draw and paint countless creatures from your imagination, including faeries, elves, dragons, centaurs, unicorns, and many more. Nice provides step-by-step instructions and dozens of captivating examples in pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic, plus the legend behind each mythological creature. Hardcover book measures 8 3/4 in. x 11 1/4 in., 127 pages. North Light, 2005. ISBN: 1581806183
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North Light Keys to Painting Fur & Feathers Keys to Painting Fur & Feathers
North Light Keys to Painting Fur & Feathers
Nothing creates a stronger sense of "life" in your wildlife art than realistic textures. This book, a collection of some of the finest art instruction ever published, will show you proven ways to paint fur, feathers and other realistic wildlife textures. You'll find easy-to-follow instructions and demonstrations from top wildlife artists in a variety of mediums, including acrylic, oil, watercolor and pastel. Paperback, 128 pages.ISBN:891349146. NORTH LIGHT
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North Light Paint: Illustrated Techniques for Every Medium ISBN: 1581808704
North Light Paint: Illustrated Techniques for Every Medium
It's all inside This book provides all the essential lessons the artist needs to achieve effects, express creativity, or experiment with any medium. Editor Amy Jeynes covers materials, color and value, composition, and techniques along with 15 painting demonstrations to give you a step-by-step view of each medium in action. Covering watercolor, acrylic, oil, colored pencil, and pastel, this is an invaluable reference for painters of all interests and abilities looking to challenge themselves with new mediums.
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North Light Painting with Brenda Harris, Volume 3: Lovely Landscapes Painting with Brenda Harris, Volume 3: Lovely Landscapes ISBN: 1581807392
North Light Painting with Brenda Harris, Volume 3: Lovely Landscapes
Let beloved television painter Brenda Harris show you how to paint charming landscapes in acrylics You'll quickly learn basic color mixing and brushwork techniques, then put your skills into practice with 10 beautiful step-by-step painting projects. Brenda even gives you templates for each project and specific tips for painting clouds, water, trees, and many more landscape elements. Even if you've never picked up a brush before, you can paint a cozy woodland bungalow, a majestic waterfall, and all of the other lovely landscapes in this book. You'll enjoy painting for years to come – get started with Brenda today Book specifications: paperback, 112 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: North Light, 2006.
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North Light The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs
North Light The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs
Creating a great-looking painting need not require extensive knowledge of art theory -- just a favorite photograph, a few basic materials, and this book A picture is worth a thousand words, and you will learn how to translate your photos into beautiful paintings with this comprehensive guide. You will discover how to turn your photos into beautiful paintings with 40 step-by-step demonstrations covering the most popular mediums, including watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel, from a range of artistic perspectives; helpful how-to sections on photography basics; and a wide variety of subject matter, from landscapes and buildings to wildlife and flowers. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 208 pages with 400 color and 60 black and white illustrations. North Light, 2005. ISBN: 1581807171
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Walter Foster 80 Acrylic Painting References 80 Acrylic Painting References ISBN: 1560109432
Walter Foster 80 Acrylic Painting References
This book contains 80 inspiring paintings for artists to mimic. As an added bonus, the book includes two sheets of transfer paper and 60 templates so that the basic line drawings easily can be transferred onto painting surfaces. The book's format was created with artists in mind – the concealed wire-o bound book lays flat when opened for easy reference. Format: wire-bound paperback, 140 pgs., 9 in. x 12 in. Publisher: Walter Foster, 2006
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