Beginners and accomplished artists alike are attracted to the beauty and versatility of acrylic painting. In this comprehensive book, you will find all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the medium or improve your painting skills. Accomplished artist Tom Swimm guides you step by step through 12 stunning acrylic projects, offering easy-to-follow instructions along with his personal artistic insights. Acrylic Painting Step by Step covers dozens of beginning and advanced acrylic techniques, from underpainting and glazing to impasto and texturizing. You will learn to paint a variety of subjects, including a lively floral, a striking still life, an eye-catching street scene, and a gorgeous seascape.
Author(s): Tom Swimm
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 64
Cover
Title
Contents
Introduction
Tools and Materials
Color Theory and Mixing
Acrylic Techniques
Lesson 1: Beginning with an Underpainting
Lesson 2: Focusing on a Single Subject
Lesson 3: Painting Reflections
Lesson 4: Glazing to Build Warmth and Texture
Lesson 5: Working with Translucent Washes
Lesson 6: Depicting Light and Shadow
Lesson 7: Setting Up a Still Life
Lesson 8: Applying Linear Perspective
Lesson 9: Using Multiple References
Lesson 10: Choosing a Viewpoint
Lesson 11: Simplifying a Scene
Lesson 12: Creating Depth
Conclusion
