Full Description
Arnold Lowrey is a popular and experienced author and artist, well-known on both sides of the Atlantic. In this new edition of his popular book Painting with Acrylics (Search Press, 2006) he offers an inspiring and creative introduction to painting with acrylics, and in clear, simple-to-understand terms he explores the materials and techniques you will need to get started in this exciting medium. Using a vibrant and colourful palette, he clearly illustrates all the materials, tools and basic techniques followed by a series of step-by-step demonstrations to build up skills. Before you realise it you will be producing your own beautiful paintings - with this fresh, innovative introduction to acrylics.
Contents
Introduction 6Materials 8Using colour 14Getting started 20Misty Mountains - Watercolour technique 30Seascape - Oil technique: impasto 46The Grand Canal, Venice - Mixed techniques: thick and thin 60Misty Harbour - Glazing with white 74Evening Solitude - Glazing with colours 78Rock in a Landscape - Using pastes and gels 84Index 96
