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The encyclopedia of acrylic techniques / Hazel Harrison.

By: Harrison, Hazel [author.].
Publisher: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK : Search Press, ©2017Edition: [New edition].Description: 176 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781782215967; 1782215964.Other title: Acrylic techniques.Subject(s): Acrylic painting -- Technique | Acrylic painting -- Themes, motivesDDC classification: 751.426 H24 2017
Contents:
Introducing acrylicsTechniquesBlendingBroken ColourBrushworkBuilding UpCharcoal and AcrylicCollageColour MixingColour GroundsDry BrushExtruded PaintGlazingGroundsImpastoInk and AcrylicKnife PaintingLine and WashMaskingMediumsMonochrome TechniquesMonoprintOil and AcrylicOpaque TechniquesPalettePastel and AcrylicPencil and AcrylicScrapingScumblingSgraffitoSpatteringStencillingSupportsTexturingTransparent TechniquesUnderdrawingUnderpaintingWax ResistWatercolour and AcrylicWet into WetThemesLandscapeBuildings and townscapesThe figureAnimalsStill lifeAbstraction and fantasyIndex and credits
Summary: "A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional artist Hazel Harrison. Ideal for artists of all skill levels, this exhaustive reference covers a multitude of topics concerning acrylics. The book is divided into two sections: the first provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a variety of techniques, from basic colour mixing through to creating special effects such as sgraffito and wax resist. The second part focuses on themes, illustrating how individual artists tackle a number of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, portraits, animals, still life and fantasy. This resource provides a wealth of stimulating ideas to help artists - both amateurs and veterans - develop their own acrylic style"--Provided by publisher.
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"A Quarto book"--Title page verso.

Includes index.

First published in 2008.

"A unique visual directory of acrylic painting techniques, with guidance on how to use them"--Cover.

Introducing acrylicsTechniquesBlendingBroken ColourBrushworkBuilding UpCharcoal and AcrylicCollageColour MixingColour GroundsDry BrushExtruded PaintGlazingGroundsImpastoInk and AcrylicKnife PaintingLine and WashMaskingMediumsMonochrome TechniquesMonoprintOil and AcrylicOpaque TechniquesPalettePastel and AcrylicPencil and AcrylicScrapingScumblingSgraffitoSpatteringStencillingSupportsTexturingTransparent TechniquesUnderdrawingUnderpaintingWax ResistWatercolour and AcrylicWet into WetThemesLandscapeBuildings and townscapesThe figureAnimalsStill lifeAbstraction and fantasyIndex and credits

"A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional artist Hazel Harrison. Ideal for artists of all skill levels, this exhaustive reference covers a multitude of topics concerning acrylics. The book is divided into two sections: the first provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a variety of techniques, from basic colour mixing through to creating special effects such as sgraffito and wax resist. The second part focuses on themes, illustrating how individual artists tackle a number of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, portraits, animals, still life and fantasy. This resource provides a wealth of stimulating ideas to help artists - both amateurs and veterans - develop their own acrylic style"--Provided by publisher.

College of Education Bachelor of Physical Education

Text in English

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