DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics by Ray Campbell Smith


DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics
Title : DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics
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ISBN : 0789432870
ISBN-10 : 9780789432872
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 72
Publication : First published September 15, 1993

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 alla prima layering technique and exploring new ideas and presenting your art, in only 72 concise pages.
 
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.
 
An Introduction to Acrylics 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.

DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics Reviews

  • Fernando

    This book is very helpful for the begginers in acrylic painting. Concise amd with one or two examples for each technic. A good start.

  • Victoria Moore

    "An Introduction To Acrylics" by Ray Campbell Smith was a very informative and enjoyable read for me because it was organized in easy-to-read categories and included examples by famous artists like Andy Warhol and David Hockney. For those studying art, art history and design it's a great addition to classroom instruction too. Along with describing different ways to use acrylic paint Smith also provided photos of the wide range of brushes that can be used. One of my favorite techniques, wet-on-wet, even showed how to use acrylic paint as a watercolor. After reading it once I went back over the book and re-read certain sections realizing this wouldn't be the last time I'd read and use it.

  • Linda

    This is a good book for anyone starting to paint with acrylics or returning to this medium. It gives lots of helpful suggestions for using this fast-drying paint, how to adjust the colors, how to properly clean and protect brushes, the right brushes to use, and basics of painting and design. This slim volume is crammed full of very useful information and great photo illustrations.

  • Mily

    I enjoy DK books because of their excessive illustrations.
    Wonderful book that details everything a person learning to use acrylics might like to know.

  • Pete daPixie

    If I'm going to paint something I tend to build up ideas and use these DK books for inspiration and technical knowhow.

  • Mindi

    great tips for a beginner!

  • April Harrison

    A good read with very basic, clear introduction to painting in general. Very good primer for painting in acrylic.