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Hands-on, full-color instruction in this versatile painting medium
Acrylic paint is easy to use, quick to dry, a cinch to clean up, and relatively inexpensive—which makes it a great medium for amateur artists. Following a simple step-by-step approach, “Acrylic Painting for Dummies” provides hands-on instruction and easy-to-follow exercises in acrylic painting techniques and styles, making the medium accessible to would-be artists at all levels....
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Folk Art Fusion explores the colorful combination of art styles present in modern folk art paintings. Learn how traditional folk art continues to influence today's painters, and discover how to create contemporary folk-art paintings with approachable, step-by-step projects featuring traditional subjects painted with creative techniques and popular style, including flowers, animals, architecture, sugar skulls, portraits, and more. Colourful, contemporary,...
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A complete guide to using acrylic paints creatively, this book showcases talented acrylics artist Glyn Macey's irrepressible energy and the imagination that infuses every part of his work. He shares his painting techniques and methods that transform everyday views into gorgeous and unique acrylic artworks. Readers will learn to use acrylic paints in unusual, creative, and surprising ways to create open, inviting landscapes, breathtaking seascapes,...
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Hashim Akib's striking portraits are at the heart of this inspirational book. The subject of portraiture is seen by many as the zenith of art, and Hash's easygoing, unpretentious style puts fantastic results within the reach of hobby artists and aspiring professionals alike. Assuming nothing and starting from the basics - making it suitable even for the enthusiastic beginner - this book includes six step-by-step projects to follow; along with friendly...