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The Acrylic Painter

Tools and Techniques for the Most Versatile Medium

by James Van Patten
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A complete course on acrylic painting for beginners and experienced artists that covers classic approaches and new innovations 
Embraced for versatility, quick-drying properties, and non-toxicity, no medium offers a wider range of effects forcreating highly expressive art than acrylics. With its flexibility and ease of use, acrylic paint is a must-try for painters—no matter your skill level.
Here noted artist and School of Visual Arts instructor James Van Patten draws from years of experience to show you how to use acrylics to achieve a variety of results—from watercolor-like transparency and the flatness of tempera and gouache to the buttery quality of oils. He presents an insider’s look at the most up-to-date tools, materials, and techniques used by top painters in the medium to produce highly expressive art. 

Van Patten offers guidance on materials, processes, balance, and composition, and focuses on effectively using color in painting. Replete with detailed step-by-step technical demonstrations and a catalog of inspiring works by notable past and contemporary artists, as well as the author himself and his students, The Acrylic Painter provides a complete, classic art instruction manual for painters of all abilities in one of today’s most popular types of paint.

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  • Release date

    April 26, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9780385346122
      • File size: 170405 KB

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      • ISBN: 9780385346122
      • File size: 170405 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      July 1, 2016

      Artist Van Patten (painting, Sch. of Visual Arts) explores painting by way of versatile and easy-to-use acrylics. Approximately half the book is devoted to painting basics, with chapters on acrylic paint itself and its various additives; tools, including palettes and brushes; painting surfaces; and color theory. These chapters clue readers in to loads of helpful information. Other chapters help to understand how seeing and perception function; offer advice about choosing a style and subjects; detail techniques specific to acrylics; and discuss finishing works and long-term care of acrylic paintings. Thorough exercises and completed paintings by a variety of artists are featured throughout. VERDICT While appropriate for readers of all skill levels, beginners and intermediate artists stand to gain the most from this guide.

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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