James Van Patten

The Acrylic Painter is an extremely in-depth, updated introduction to everything you need to know about painting with acrylic paints.

Every piece of equipment that you might need is described, and evaluated. This includes but is not limited too paints, palettes, brushes, canvases, preservers, preppers, and storage. Techniques are explained and illustrated, with tips on how to achieve different effects. Tips on matting, framing and mounting your painting is also included.

The chapter on color explains theory and use of colors, and gives examples of different uses of color in works of art. Learn how to choose and mix colors. There is a step-by-step example of applying color to create photo-realistic images.

There is also advice on how to develop your own personal style of painting. Van Patten explains about various painting styles, and how you can travel between them to find your true style.

As a beginning painter, who uses only acrylics, this book provided more information than I ever knew that I needed, or that even existed, about acrylics! This might be the only book you need to start and develop acrylic painting as a hobby.


**eARC Netgalley**… (mais)