101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic: Practical Techniques for Rendering a Variety of Surfaces
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (687 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1600582990 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Artists will discover tips and tricks for working with both mediums, as well as a variety of techniques, including blending, layering, working with oil and acrylic mediums, creating an underpainting, and more. This helpful guide includes an index for fast and easy reference, while a short gallery at the end of the book shows how various textures represent in finished works of art. Half the battle of achieving precise, realistic results in oil and acrylic painting comes down to one’s ability to accurately render surfaces and textures—a challenging feat for even experienced artists. Although many art instruction books focus on learning to paint specific subjects, many fall short when it comes to offering instruction on techniques that help one capture textures adequately. In 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic, experienced and talented artist Mia Tavonatti provides artists with the essential skills required to render realistic surfaces in oil and acrylic. 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic features step-by-step instructions for mastering a vari
"A Valuable Addition to An Artist'sTools" according to Seeker. 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic should be your companion piece to 1500 Color Mixing Recipes…which I’ve also reviewed. After an introduction to the tools and materials you will use, it provides the basics of color theory and the variety of painting techniques artists use. After that, it’s divided into six sections on the types of subject matter having different textures, e.g. people, foods and fabrics. Each of these six sections then has a step-by-step illustrated example of the subject. Following the . "Very useful and compact" according to D. M. Smith. This is a great little book. It's small so it can be stowed in a bag to take with for reference. It's sectioned nicely so stuff is easy to find. It's concise and to the point, no reading thru pages to get your answer. The pictures add a lot to the narrative. As the cover says the instructions are for either medium - oil or acrylic. Originally I purchased it for fur painting but there is so much more covered. It's just one of a whole series of books, so there are more topic. I'm very glad I bought it.. Dianne said I find that sometimes I go back to things that I didn't use when I first got them that they turn out to be really great. I thoug. Haven't used it much, but then, I find that sometimes I go back to things that I didn't use when I first got them that they turn out to be really great. I thought I had to have this book, but just didn't use it at the time. I think I will take a better look tol see what it really has to offer.
Additionally, artists will discover helpful techniques for working with both mediums, while a short artist's gallery demonstrates how many of the featured textures represent in finished paintings.. From the Back CoverIn this essential guide, experienced artist Mia Tavonatti provides readers with the information they need to render a variety of realistic surfaces and textures in oil and acrylic. Divided into six sections covering people; animals & insects; fabrics & textiles; foods & beverages; glass, stone, ceramics, wood & metal; and nature, artists will learn to master everything from sand, water, and grass to fur, feathers, and butterfly wings—step by easy step