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The Acrylics Companion is your pocket-sized, one-stop guide to contemporary acrylics inspiration, practical exercises and exciting ideas for acrylic artists.
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The Acrylics Companion is your pocket-sized, one-stop guide to contemporary acrylics inspiration, practical exercises and exciting ideas for acrylic artists.
In this innovative, ideas-led mini guide, master artist and best-selling author Hashim Akib showcases the versatility and vibrancy of acrylic painting. Featuring 64 practical exercises and inspiring insights, on a wide range of subjects, from portraiture to the urban landscape and using a variety of approaches, from colour dabbing, working on a base colour and refining chaos into order, this book is ideal for beginner to intermediate artists; it will inspire you with new ideas, push you creatively and encourage you to develop your own artistic style.
Loosen up with a range of fun, inspiring exercises to get you started
Discover luscious impasto, versatile washes and experimental pouring
Experiment with different applicators: brushes, knives, and more
Cut to the chase with visual, easy-to-follow guides to composition, colour theory and using different types of acrylics, including soft, heavy body and more
Acrylics 101: from choosing and handling your brushes to mounting your finished piece on the wall
Troubleshoot any concerns or issues
Take inspiration from dozens of inspirational examples of Hash's work.