Acrylic Painting: Expert Answers to the Questions Every Artist Asks (Art Answers) - Softcover

King, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 143800124X ISBN 13: 9781438001241

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2012

Synopsis

Titles in Barron's Art Answers series give succinct practical answers to specific questions and problems that artists often face while working on given projects. Each title speaks to a specific art medium or style. Students, amateurs, and professional artists will discover shortcuts for fixing mistakes, and learn to have the right equipment for each project.

Artistic tricks and secrets are shared by experts in various media

Tips and techniques are presented in step-by-step fashion

Expert coaching makes art projects more rewarding and enjoyable for hobbyists
Both art students and hobbyists are instructed in ways that help them improve on their previously acquired techniques. Sturdy Flexibinding covers make these books ideal for both studio use and field trips.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

(Back cover)
From making sure you have the right equipment to fixing common mistakes, this book has all the reliable answers you need to build your confidence and reach new levels of artistry.

You'll find answers to 200 questions on a vast range of important acrylic painting topics, whether you're looking for the best way to organize your palette, paint a portrait, understand how colors work together, or use perspective.

Detailed step-by-step photos and illustrations help explain techniques and effects--ideal for both beginners and more experienced painters

Valuable and reliable advice from a leading expert covers all aspects of the art of acrylic painting

Chapters cover choosing equipment, preparing a surface for painting, basic and advanced techniques, using acrylics with other media, and developing your style

Art Answers Titles from Barron's
Acrylic Painting ? Calligraphy
Drawing and Sketching ? Watercolor Painting

About the Author:

Jennifer King has edited several leading artists' magazines and art-instruction books with such noted artists as Tom Lynch, Dan McCaw, and Ramon Kelley. She has been the editor of Fine Art Connoisseur, International Artist and The Artist's Magazine, and has taught workshops for various art clubs, shows and societies and been a guest lecturer for the Allied Artists of America, the Florida Watercolour Society, and Alyson Stanfield's artbizcoach.com. She contributes regularly to the Artistdaily.com's plein air blog, offering advice and instruction. Jennifer has exhibited her work at solo shows and numerous group shows. Her studio is in Cincinnati, Ohio.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 143800124X
• ISBN 13: 9781438001241
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224