Other editions of book DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics

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.

The DK Art School series provides all the fundamental techniques both adult and juvenile artists need. At the heart of each book are twelve projects that explore the methods of the great masters. Each specially commissioned painting is broken down in step-by-step color photos that show every stage of its creation. Lists of materials, subjects, and techniques complete each volume. 300 color photos.

This volume is part of a "how-to-paint" series which has been devised by professional artists and art tutors. Each volume in the series covers a specific medium and subject. The text is written in a jargon-free style, designed to stimulate and encourage beginners. Advice is included on selecting the correct tools for a particular medium or technique. In addition, these guides contain more than 300 colour photographs and step-by-step sequences which show how each painting develops.

Whether you've taken art classes or never held a brush before, An Introduction to Acrylics will show you everything you need to know about painting beautifully in this challenging - but rewarding - medium. Easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, teach the essentials while inspiring the student to tackle increasingly complex techniques. Each volume focuses on a specific art medium and subject, so you can choose precisely what you want to learn.