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xiv, 304 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
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Following a simple step-by-step approach, this guide provides hands-on instruction and easy-to-follow exercises in techniques and styles, featuring large-scale projects at the end of most chapters and ample additional opportunities for readers to paint along.
14) Artist's handbook: Acrylics & gouache :materials, techniques, color and composition, style, subject
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224 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
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English
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"Like a diving board for creativity, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting will help you plunge joyfully into artmaking. With the belief that an attitude of playfulness is key to artistic growth, award-winning acrylic artist Jo Toye leads you on an engaging workshop-style adventure filled with innovative techniques, inventive approaches and breakthrough results."--Provided by Amazon.com.
16) Acrylics
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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English
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"Rich colors, elaborate textures, and expressive brush strokes make painting with acrylics an adventure. This introduction to acrylics gives beginning artists the fundamentals they will need to master this lively art form. Creative projects teach artists important skills while they make masterpieces of their own"-- www.garethstevens.com
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128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
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English
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North Light's bestselling author Lee Hammond brings 20 years of professional experience to the popular medium of acrylic painting to provide everything the beginning artist needs to get started: *An introduction to essential materials, basic techniques and key terms*More than 25 step-by-step demonstrations covering such frequently requested subjects as still lifes, landscapes, people, flowers and animals*A fun, lighthearted and reliable approach.
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
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English
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Passionate about art from an early age, Gonzales didn't get serious about painting until after she had raised her family and worked "a real job." Now she offers an engaging approach for any beginner, but especially those who have been postponing their artistic aspirations. Gonzales includes strategies for gathering inspiration, as well as practical advice on materials, and a selection of projects to ease your way.
20) Bold expressive painting: painting techniques for still lifes, florals and landscapes in mixed media
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144 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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"Loosen up and nurture your colorful spontaneous expression! Bold Expressive Painting offers the fresh approach you've been looking for. Through step-by-step projects, learn to paint traditional subjects--still lifes, florals and landscapes--in a loose, modern and sometimes whimsical way. Working in acrylic or oil, you will learn the expressive approach to creating personal work that reflect your emotions and passions using techniques such as gesture...
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