Book Description
The acrylics of today have grown into the most adaptable art material of the modern age. Focusing on a popular art medium that has been around for over 50 years, The New Acrylics illustrates how artists can create lush textures, color, and luster with the modern acrylics readily available in any art supply store. These are nontoxic, environmentally sound, and exist in the most dazzling array of chemical formats-from the most fluid to the highly viscous. Not only do artists paint with acrylics these days, they can create rich metallic effects, or even 3-dimensional sculptures. Traditional technique based books on acrylics cover traditional methods of painting. However, The New Acrylics is geared toward more nonconventional ways in which to manipulate modern-day acrylics, and demonstrates new applications such as glazing, textured effects, soft sculpture effects, or staining, thus reinventing the old way of handling acrylics, and revealing a fabulous new artistic medium. The underlying theme of this dazzling and sophisticated book is to encourage artists to interpret and handle acrylic paints in a vibrant, fresh, and above all, individualistic style.
Customer Reviews:
The new acrylics.......2007-09-21
Just what I was looking for. Something to help me with how to work with acrylics and get the results I want.
Amazing Book!.......2007-09-19
This book is just amazing! Full of information and detail on the different techniques you can use with acrylic paints. This book will really open your mind to this medium and show you how to get some really amazing effects. I first saw this book over my friends house and he let me borrow it. Within a few hours of reading it, I ended up ordering a copy for myself as it is a definite must have. It goes over mediums, gels, textures, etc.. Too much to list. If are you serious about acrylics I would get this book!
Get the most out of acrylics.......2007-09-04
I am new to the acrylic medium and was looking for a book that would explain how to work with the medium. This book did that and more. I had no idea there are so many ways to use acrylics other than painting a typical picture. It has stimulated my creative ideas. So many ideas, so little time.
A Ten Star Book.......2007-03-23
I cannot overstate the value of this book as an ongoing reference tool. Every question on acrylic painting that I've been searching for answers to was thoroughly covered. Spectacular photographs enhance understanding of the in-depth text. I'm very thankful to have found this book and wish I had found it sooner.
good resource book.......2007-03-17
This is a great book for people still new to acrylics. The author gives a detailed explanation of the science of acrylics as well as a detailed explanation of the various media available to use with it. The book is also good at describing several processes and techniques for creating textures and various surfaces for painting on, in step by step examples.
Customer Reviews:
Painting Houses, cottages and towns on rocks.......2007-06-20
Lots of great ideas of rock to houses. Cute & warm samples.
Complete.......2007-01-10
I'm very satisfied with the books i've bought.
They are very instructive and complete.
They teach the reader to paint rocks step by step, allowing consisting apprenticeship.
Get ready to get motivated.......2006-08-20
This is a well written and very specific guide to painting houses on rocks. It is beautifully illustrated and offers very specific, understandable and do-able instructions. It is not possible to read this book without feeling encouraged and motivated to get going.
Fun .......2006-02-26
I love the book. It is filled with ideas that will keep me busy for a long time. We enjoy our yard and garden so making these little houses, cottages, and towns will be fun to add to our stepables garden. So thanks Lin for being so creative and for sharing your ideas with others like me.
One of the most interesting books I've seen !.......2005-09-15
Few months ago I bought one examplar of this book for myself. But, after showing it to few friends of mine, I had to order 5 more - because they all wanted this book. Doesn't that say something ?
Book Description
Lin Wellford's fans have been asking for more animal rock painting projects; with Painting Zoo Animals on Rocks, their wishes have come true! Eleven projects feature exotic zoo animals, such as a lion, an elephant, a polar bear, a giraffe, a chimp and a toucan. Also included are favorite petting zoo critters, including a pig, a lamb and a baby chick.
Readers will receive the same detailed and reliable step-by-step instruction they have come to expect from Lin, including tips on selecting the best rocks, laying out patterns, and achieving realistic details, all of which have made Wellford's other rock painting books a huge success. What's more, in this latest installment, Lin includes a brand-new technique for sculpting necks using gravel, glue and woodfiller!
Using these terrific projects and gallery photos as their inspiration, readers will soon create their very own rock menagerie.
Customer Reviews:
Complete.......2007-01-10
I'm very satisfied with the books i've bought.
They are very instructive and complete.
They teach the reader to paint rocks step by step, allowing consisting apprenticeship.
Painting Zoo Animals on Rocks - Lin Wellford.......2005-09-14
I love the book! I have many of her books. The new book has a beautiful cover and instructions are wonderful to follow, as usual for this artist. Great buy too!
Karen Aschenbrener
Book Description
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
Customer Reviews:
fun with acrylics.......2007-09-16
I have thoroughly enjoyed using this book on acrylic painting. It shows step by step how to produce fantastic paintings using all kinds of techniques and ideas. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone wishing to know how to make your paintings look professional and have a great time doing it.
Good Self-help Book.......2007-08-08
I am really enjoying this book. It illustrates some of the different techniques used by Lee Hammond. I am taking some local art classes, and this book gives me some interesting projects to work on at home. Even the simple example of making a round ball or shere look three-dimensional is helpful to a new painter and is not as easy as it looks. She stresses that there is an "Awkward Stage" in any painting, and she points this stage out in each of the projects in the book. This has helped and encouraged me to give my paintings the final details needed to make my paintings more realistic.
Not All That Great..........2007-06-07
I picked this up hoping to learn something. There are a few things that are okay, but I was not really impressed by Hammond's paintings in this book. Perhaps they aren't her best works, or maybe they are 'dumbed down' to make this a beginner's book. I think this book is better suited for a beginner. I might also recommend skipping this book, and trying out Hammond's Paint People in Acrylic With Lee Hammond. The work in it is much more fine tuned, and a lot of the same techniques are conveyed in both books.
Lastly, I think Hammond might be a little conceited. Even her simple painting examples for the book have her giant signature stamped right onto the work. Its as though she's worried that someone might think its not her work in her own guidebook.
Acrylic Painting with Lee Hammond.......2006-11-04
A great book for beginners, but also great for the advenced artist. It simplifies many challenging areas; such as, fur, hair, glass and and fabric.
The greatest book if you are a beginner !.......2006-07-27
I currently have 3 books by Lee Hammond, being "Acrylic Painting ..." one of them. The book starts with all the materials you need to start painting in this medium and using her techniques. Then the author explains the different strokes and ways of using acrylic paint.
Then she explains the 5 elements of shadowing (this is explained in all of her books) in a black and white example and then how to do it in blue, red, green and yellow. Then you can apply the same techinique to other colors. She explains all the terminology used when talking about color. I have found very interesting and useful how to build your own palette from the basic palette of 7 colors. Yes you only need 7 colors to paint whatever you wish !!
That's not all !
She explain you color schemes, composition, tricks to help you paint with ease, ...
Then there are a bunch of step by step projects about still life, animals, landscapes, seascapes, flowers and people. That makes a total of 40 projects.
So the book is just great but the most important thing is that my paintings have improved dramatically.
I'm wishing to buy her new book "Paint people in acrylic".
Book Description
A flower might bloom for only one season, but readers using the tips and techniques in Painting Four Seasons of Fabulous Flowers can enjoy some of their favorite flowers all year long! This book features:
-Three popular flowers for each season, including spring lilacs, summer roses, fall asters, and winter narcissus -12 step-by-step projects for all skill levels of acrylic enthusiasts -Traceable patterns, color charts and materials lists for each project -Quotations about flowers to inspire and tips on floral painting to carry that inspiration on to beautiful results
Book Description
Filled with inspirational artwork and solid instruction, this guide will delight loyal acrylic painters and encourage artists from other mediums to cross over. Greer's instruction capitalizes on the brilliant colors available in acrylics and shows artists how to paint with them using proven "watercolor" and "oil" techniques.
Starting with 16 mini-demos, artists are encouraged to:
*Jump right in and follow step-by-step instructions for mastering techniques such as masking, splattering, underpainting, washes and more
*Learn tips and tricks for rendering many elements of landscape including trees, flowers, roads and reflections
The second section of the book features four complete painting demonstrations that challenge artists to exercise their new painting techniques through a variety of landscape subjects. Two demonstrations show artists how to use acrylics as an effective base for other mediums.
Customer Reviews:
Highly instructive.......2007-02-15
Hugh Greer is a master of landscape and architectural painting. His innovative techniques are unique; the result of his former career as an architectural renderer. I can't recommend this book enough...
Acrylic Landscape Painting Techniques.......2006-07-31
I like the book. I like the way Hugh Greer paints and I would like to go out and do likewise. The beginning starts out with full explanation - then he gives you ways to use what he wants to teach you - but he does it with very complicated examples and not much explanation. He skips a lot of steps. I am still trying some of his ideas and hope that I can learn them because I really like his results. This book is much, much more helpful if you get his DVDs, he has three -first is very basic, but the next two go a long way to explaining some of the steps he left out.
Gained knowledge from the first page on.......2004-07-02
I appreciate the complexity of nature and the way this book relates to the observing and using your inner feelings to paint. Thank you for such a good book to paint from and use often.
Wonderful technique!.......2004-07-02
HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THE GREAT TECHNIQUES IN THIS BOOK. i RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY.
Somewhat Lacking.......2003-03-03
I bought this book hoping it would give me basic information on color mixing, brush technique and composition. It did not. The book has some beautiful examples of the author's art but gives very little information as to how he got there. It is not a step-by-step instruction book. Mr. Greer does not tell how to handle the acrylic medium as for as how to mix and apply the paint to get various results. If you are a beginning landscape painter looking for basic instruction in acrylic painting techniques, buy another book. If you have the basics down pretty well then this book may be for you. The author is a good landscape painter but not the greatest teacher.
Customer Reviews:
Not very satisfying.......2006-06-08
Not a lot of information in this book (i.e. 'tiny lines must be drawn with an inky or soupy like substance'. However the book does not tells you how to get this substance. Water, a medium or what and how much?).
Much book space has been spent on showing paintings.
A "Must-Have".......2002-02-03
If you can only purchase one book on acrylic painting, this is the one to have. The author covers every aspect of painting from landscape (trees, leaves, bushes, rocks, etc.) to portrait painting. She covers the types of brushes and how they are used. This book has everything I was looking for and more. There are some nice illustrations to follow. I'm so glad I purchased it!
Customer Reviews:
New, Exciting Hobby.......2005-09-15
I stumbled upon this hobby by accident. I was an art minor in college and have done a lot of oil paintings. When a friend told me about painting animals on rocks, I had no idea what she was talking about. I have painted my first animal (a leopard) and it turned out great. I gave it to my cousin and she raved about it. The author is wonderful in her ability to inspire and direct "the student." My only disagreement is with having to draw the outline on the rock starting out. I think that may add a certain difficulty. I just go ahead and paint, making slight adjustments when needed. I find doing it that way to be much easier. I am really loving my new found hobby and hope to possibly sell some animals on rocks in a craft fair held annually here where I live. I am 67 and retired.
Looking for Fun??.......2002-05-02
This book has so many ideas for a craft person. The instructions are very easy and the rocks are fun to make. My 5 year old grandson found it easy too. He made a Lady Bug. This book is worth having if you are loooking for a project that doesn't cost much money, and is really fun to do. You can take the whole family out on a hike looking for rocks, this was a nice outing too. Have fun and enjoy.
Looking for Fun??.......2002-05-02
This book has so many ideas for a craft person. The instructions are very easy and the rocks are fun to make. My 5 year old grandson found it easy too. He made a Lady Bug. This book is worth having if you are loooking for a project that doen't cost much money.
Great book! Easy for everyone!.......2002-01-12
I had been interested in Lin Wellford's books for a long time, but never really painted an animal rock. I bought this book, ready to try it. First I did a frog, which was very simple.
The furry animals use a script liner, and that is not my favorite paint brush, so I was a little nervous that I couldn't achieve the fur strokes.
I went ahead and tried a squirrel, and I was so surprised at how easy the fur turned out to be. I've painted a few more animals since then, and they are very easy to do. Very watery paint and a #1 script liner (the shorter one) makes it very easy.
If you are looking to start painting rocks, don't hesitate...this is the perfect book! I would recommend it to everyone who is interest in painting!
Another Treasure!.......2001-04-16
Another amazing book! Lin Wellford makes painting animals so easy. Everyone can make these adorable rock creatures. This book, Painting More Animals on Rocks, is the second 'animal on rocks' book. I really hope she comes out with more because these books are great!
Painting More animals on Rocks shows you how to make very cute mice, bears, wolves, wild cats, penguins, cows, and so much more. Your rock creatures nearly look real when you are finished painting them. I made some frogs for my flower garden, a few mice, and a penguin so far.
Even if you have never painted before, you can do these projects. The book has full color, nearly step by step photos with the step by step instructions. I just love it.
Book Description
The allure of dramatic lighting in paintings is irresistible for both artist and beholder, but achieving the effect is another matter. In 10 full step-by-step demonstrations, five acrylic and five oil, Dorothy Dent reveals the techniques behind the magic of light-filled landscapes in a variety of light and weather conditions that are reminiscent of Thomas Kincade. Readers will enjoy:
-Clear instruction from a true master on the painting of light, a perennially hot topic
-Self-critiques by the author showing the importance of those final perfecting touches
-Projects with varying levels of difficulty for a wide audience
-Introductory chapters to bring beginners up to speed and inspire confidence
With Dorothy's expert teaching and coverage of all four seasons, readers will be able to render realistic landscapes using this popular technique!
Customer Reviews:
best ever.......2007-07-18
I have many how to paint books and Dorothy Dent's are my favorite. This book includes 5 lessons in acrylic and 5 lessons in oils and her step-by-step instructions are very clear and easy to follow. She also includes exact colors to use which would be helpful to the beginner artist. I have recreated all of her pictures with surprising success. She also includes templates you can enlarge to transfer the image to your canvas. I would highly recommend this book and her other acrylic "Realistic Landscapes" step-by-step book.
Ten step-by-step projects for both beginners and advanced painters.......2006-04-03
Dorothy Dent's Painting Landscapes Filled With Light provides ten step-by-step projects for both beginners and advanced painters who want to paint light-filled landscapes depicting different seasons and times. Color values are surveyed in landscape projects which show how to capture sunsets and sunrises, autumn foliage, moonshine on water, and more. More than just an exercise book, each project includes diagrams showing light direction and color tonal values and a commentary on how experts fine-tune paintings such professional finishing touches.
Excellent book.......2006-03-19
Another excellent book from Dorothy Dent. From the beginner to the seasoned painter there is something for everyone to learn in this book. Her explanations of light are easy to understand and follow. Recommend highly.
Book Description
Concentrating on quick studies allows painters to get to the essence of painting. This proven method focuses on the gist of the subject and the ability to make fast decisions, rather than the minute details that seem to mire some artists and prevent them from improving.
Based on more than 10 years of quick studies classes the author has taught to students of all mediums and abilities, this guide features lots of examples, step-by-step demonstrations and engaging exercises that will have readers diving right in.
After a brief explanation of how and why this painting approach works, readers will explore nine distinctive areas where quick studies will improve their painting, including:
-Editing and Brush Confidence -Color and Composition Exploration -Lighting effects -Capturing new subjects -Basic practice and recreation
Customer Reviews:
Great Method to Paint.......2007-01-08
This is great book to sharpen your skills as a painter. I feel it's better suited for intermediate to profesional artists. The theory behind quickstudies is to make you decide what is or not important in a painting in a limited time span. To be honest, it took a lot of timed paintings to get used to the speed of a quickstudy. It definitely has helped loosen me up and not paint too tight from the getgo.
Very Inspiring.......2005-06-09
Craig Nelson is right: "studies" are essential to learn painting and evolve into a good painter. It helps to get to the essence of your subject. I do not know any good painter who did not spend years painting before becoming really good.
This book does not have the perfect title but is excellent in content. The 60 minutes are what it takes to be in tune with what you are painting and finding ways to improve your artwork.
Each lesson presents a different challenge, and also leads you to explore a full spectrum of techniques. Perfect book to get you started on the "right brush"...and get you really in awe of the whole process.
60 Years to better paining........2005-02-12
Yeah, right... I read this book and was completely overwhelmed. The author thinks I can do a painting like this in 60 seconds?
I don't think so. Thanks for trying. I would sell this book in a heartbeat...but my husband likes it... so on the shelf with other " How to books" ... It remains.
Gets you started.......2003-11-03
This book is essential for those who need help in getting started painting. Craig recommends items one needs to begin such as paint, palette, mediums, paint colors etc.
He recommends 'quick studies' which help to avoid the fear of failure and help you to begin a painting. Also, the quick studies help you to improve on your style and editing. I think as a beginner this has been an extremely useful book.
For Beginners.......2003-09-28
paintings are mostly done from pictures, paintings look stiff and edge control is not that great in all the paintings. The way the book is written is not all that great.
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