Discover how easy, satisfying, and fun it is to create with acrylic
paints and mediums in Creative Acrylics.
Acrylics are one of the most versatile, affordable, and accessible
art mediums, and you'll learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques
for blending colors and building texture, plus excellent instruction on
how to paint a range of different subjects.
Confused about which types of paints to use, and how to use them?
Creative Acrylics cuts through the clutter and offers clear
fundamentals for working with a variety of paints and mediums to
produce beautiful results. Acrylic paint is water-soluble, dries
quickly, and is forgiving, making it perfect for those starting out.
Begin your acrylic painting journey with an expert who will guide you
through enjoyable techniques and projects as you build confidence and
ramp up your skills.
Step-by-step techniques, lessons, and projects cover a wide range of
styles and genres, including color mixing, brushwork,
glazing, and how to paint easy florals, still lifes,
landscapes, and animals. Take your new skills even further and
paint on different surfaces to create an apron, painted shells, a
paintbrush rest, clay pot, and more.
In Creative Acrylics you'll find:
- How to set up your workspace to make painting more enjoyable
- A guide to the different types of acrylic paint
- Basic techniques such as understanding color and value, and
how to add texture and other effects using paint and mediums
- Lessons and projects that build skills: creating still lifes,
florals, landscapes and skies, and painting on fabric, wood, shells,
clay, and more
With all these ideas and inspiration, your acrylic painting journey can
begin today!
Perfect for all skill levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers
series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working
with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and
crafts.
