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Compendium of Acrylic Painting

Techniques A

GILL BARRON D

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Publication January 2014
Price AUD $31.99
ISBN 9781782210450 A
Format Paperback 246 x 190 mm
Extent 176 pages N
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Imprint Search Press
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Publisher Search Press
Classification Acrylics
BIC CODE/S WFA E

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Description
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Aimed at all painters, from beginners to the more experienced, this book is packed with expert advice on all aspects of acrylic painting:
what to do, and what not to do. Learn how to choose and mix colors, and create a multitude of effects using only one set of tubes.
Discover how to make your own equipment, set up a "studio" space, and use household materials to save money. Beginners can follow F
processes stage-by-stage, while more experienced artists can dip in and out for help with specific problems. A unique section on how to
develop your art and take it to a wider public is full of professional secrets which can bring you success much more quickly. “Try it” and O
“Fix it” panels placed throughout the book suggest ways of practicing and developing new skills, and avoiding or correcting common
painting errors.
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About The Author
Gill Barron is a lifelong professional painter whose virtuoso handling of acrylics has brought her many public and private commissions as a
muralist, portrait-painter, and poster designer. Having explored the vast possibilities of this versatile medium by trial and error over the M
past 40 years, she is well placed to pass on the secrets of successful painting, as practiced by great painters down the ages.
Reviews
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Jan 14

Acrylics combine the versatility of oils with the translucence of watercolors as well as being their own unique medium. If you want to T
paint with them here is a guide on most aspects of acrylics.
Divided into three sections Setting Up, Designing The Painting and Techniques this book is certainly a good guide to the subject for the I
beginner onwards.
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