DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics

DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics

Whether you've taken art classes or never held a brush before, this comprehensive, clear, and concise guide will show you everything you need to know about working in this challenging€"but rewarding€" medium. Written by accomplished artist Ray Smith, it paints a clear picture of everything an acrylic artist needs to know, from selecting your colors and working with washes to the <i>alla prima</i> layering technique and exploring new ideas and presenting your art, in only 72 concise pages.<br>  <br> The book features hundreds of vivid, crystal-clear full-color photographs, essential for understanding the fine points of such a visual medium. And it offers easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, which teach the essentials while inspiring the student to tackle increasingly complex techniques.<br>  <br> <i>An Introduction to Acrylics </i>is part of the DK Art School series. Each volume of the series focuses on a specific medium and subject, so you can choose precisely what you want to learn €" from acrylic figure to oil portrait, and from pastel still life to watercolor landscape.