Painting in acrylics : the indispensable guide
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Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2014.
Status
Aurora Hills - Adult Nonfiction
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Published
Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cm
Street Date
1409
Language
English
Notes
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Includes index.
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"The technical secrets of a professional painter for the best results and more room for creativity. Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide provides comprehensive guidance for painters of all experience. Realist painter Lorena Kloosterboer, known for her exceptional technical skill, starts with the basics and progresses to advanced techniques and professional practice. The topics include: About Acrylic Paint -- Types of acrylics, comparative advantages, how to read a paint label, using mediums and additives, gesso and varnish ; Materials and Equipment -- Art supply shopping, palettes, masking, special effects tools, brushes, knives and shapers, airbrush, supports, surface preparation, the studio ; The Foundation -- Color theory, mixing colors, size and dimensions, order of work, using references, transferring images, painting whites, grays and blacks ; Techniques -- Underpainting, washes, wet in wet, adding salt and alcohol, blending, dry brush and scumbling, pouring, masking and stenciling, grisaille, glazing, impasto, sgraffito, spattering, sponging, stamping, decalcomania, airbrushing ; Surface and Form -- Still life, wood, glass, metals, fabric, paper, flowers and leaves, portrait, skin, hair, animals, feathers, landscape, water, clouds, shrubs and trees, stone and brick ; Be a Pro -- Ethical behavior, competitions/exhibits, art community, consistency, painting titles, keeping records, recording your work, framing, shipping, reproductions, social media, tuition. A navigator sidebar refers readers to related sections for more information or problem solving. Appendices include a list of recommended brands and where to buy them, a glossary of art terms, how to fix common problems, and health and safety. Beyond its outstanding content, this book's size makes it an exceptional value. Other titles on this topic rarely exceed 200 pages, even the so-called "big" books. An affordable volume by a world-renowned, widely exhibited artist, Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide is a superb value that will provide years of expert guidance and inspiration. It is an essential choice for retailers and libraries"--www.fireflybooks.com
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kloosterboer, L. (2014). Painting in acrylics: the indispensable guide . Firefly Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kloosterboer, Lorena. 2014. Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide. Firefly Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kloosterboer, Lorena. Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide Firefly Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kloosterboer, Lorena. Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide Firefly Books, 2014.
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