Synopses & Reviews
A virtual master study of acrylic paint and its possibilities, this resource introduces innovative techniques for everything acrylica medium with a dynamic physical composition that affords vast and versatile applications. Beginning with the question What is acrylic paint?, this comprehensive tutorial investigates the myriad aspects of getting startedsuch as brush selection, paint qualities and types, and surface varietiesand moves beyond the basics to cover more advanced processes with in-depth details of the latest trends, including gels and mixed media. 16 step-by-step workshopseach of which uses a different set of materialsincludes still life, landscape, architecture, portraiture, and abstract art. Caveats are afforded to health and safety throughout, and a useful color chart provides guidance through the available acrylic color spectrum, with tips on mixing primary colors toward endless coloring possibilities. A gallery of finished acrylic art is also provided, with examples that offer a wide range of styles and finishes.
Review
"If anyone were in any doubt about the versatility of acrylic paint and the endless opportunities the medium offers, then this book should put paid to them." Artists & Illustrators
Synopsis
Well-known contemporary artist Jean-Paul van Boxtel introduces many innovative techniques and applications for acrylic paint, whose physical composition makes it incredibly versatile. The book also deals in detail with the latest trends, including gels and media.
The first part of the book answers the question 'what is acrylic paint?', and goes on to describe the various products that are available. Following on from this is a 'gallery' section, providing examples of paintings that show the wide range of styles and finishes possible using acrylic paints. The author then guides you step-by-step through sixteen 'workshops', each of which uses a different set of materials, so that the reader can learn how to create their own beautiful paintings. These include still lifes, landscapes, architecture, portraits and abstract art. Careful attention is paid to health and safety throughout, and a useful colour chart at the end of the book introduces you to the range of colours available from which you can put together your own palette.
The book includes exceptional photographs, taken by the author specially for this book.
Synopsis
Incredible Acrylics is a complete reference work on this popular painting medium. Highly contemporary in style, it includes numerous stunning close-up photographs that the author, also a renowned photographer, shot specially for this book.
About the Author
Jean-Paul van Boxtel is an internationally known artist who teaches courses in painting, photography, and digital art.