Acrylic Painting: Project Book for Beginners (WF /Reeves Getting Started)

HANSEN, Joan; POWELL, William F

ISBN 10: 1560107375 / ISBN 13: 9781560107378

Published by Walter Foster Publishing, U.S.A., 2003

About this Item

Acrylic painting project book for beginners with Joan Hansen and William F. Powell. 32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. Bright, clean and unmarked, about 'as new'. Weight, 171g. Lettermail may apply. Size: Quarto.

Seller Inventory # 049722

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Acrylic Painting: Project Book for Beginners (WF /Reeves Getting Started)
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1560107375
• ISBN 13: 9781560107378
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art, Architecture & Design
  • Hobbies, Crafts & Games

About this title

Synopsis

A vibrant and versatile medium, acrylic is ideal for beginning artists. Its quick drying time and intense, brilliant hues allow you to express a world of possibilities! In this book produced by Walter Foster Publishing and Reeves, two renowned acrylic artists guide you through five colorful step-by-step lessons, providing special tips and techniques along the way. This project book teaches you how to paint a variety of inspiring subjects, including florals, landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes. Plus you’ll learn about the materials and techniques needed to get started right away. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own brilliant works of art!

About the Author

William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist and one of America's foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill studied at the Art Student's Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. His experience as an art instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel-with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. Additionally, Bill conducts painting workshops and produces instructional videos that employ unique methods of in-depth presentation and demonstration. Bill holds awards for his technical art, which has been used for major projects, such as space programs and environmental studies. He lives in Temecula, CA.William F. Powell studied at the Art Student's Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. His work has been represented in major galleries and reproduced in the form of illustrations, prints, and limited-edition collector's plates. He has been professionally involved in fine art, commercial art, and illustration for more than 45 years. His experience as an instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, colored pencil, and pastel with subjects ranging from landscapes and seascapes to still life, portraiture, and wildlife. He holds awards for the technical side of his art, which has been used in major space and environmental programs.