The Acrylic Painter
James Van Patten
Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
<b>A complete course on acrylic painting for <b>beginners and experienced artists </b>that covers classic approaches and new innovations </b><br>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. <br>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. <br><b><br></b>Van Patten offers guidance on materials, processes, balance, and composition, and focuses on effectively using color in...<br><br><br><br>