Previously published as the hugely successful Leisure Arts, these Art Handbooks are being reissued in a handy format with beautiful new covers and the same high quality content. Learn how to paint with acrylics, this most exciting and versatile of media, with this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide.
Renowned artist, David Hyde, provides a clear and practical guide to using acrylics to create beautiful landscape paintings. Using over 70 step-by-step photographs and many inspirational pictures, he shows how to develop all the skills you need to become an accomplished landscape artist. The book includes information on composition, mixing greens, creating depth and techniques such as scumbling, dry brushing, misting and glazing.
Previously published as Step-by-Step Leisure Arts Landscapes in Acrylics | ISBN 9781844480234
- Over 70 step by step photographs
- Excellent basic introduction to acrylics
- Teaches all the skills you need for landscape painting
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Materials 6
- Paints; Mediums; Palettes; Brushes; Supports; Easels and outdoor equipment; Other materials
Composition 10
- Golden section; Focal point; Eye level; L-shaped composition; U-shaped composition; S-shaped composition
Colours 14
- Mixing greens; Colour and tone; Tonal underpainting
Creating Depth 17
- Linear perspective; Aerial perspective
Useful Techniques 18
- Scumbling; Dry brushing; Rigger brush; Bungee brush; Natural sponges; Splattering; Misting; Masking; Glazing; Colour shaper
Seasons 20
Distant Mountains 22
- Step-by-step demonstration
Still Water 32
- Step-by-step demonstration
Ancient Tree 42
- Step-by-step demonstration
Index 48
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About David Hyde
David Hyde is a self-taught artist who had a natural talent for drawing and painting since childhood. He discovered a great liking for demonstrating and enjoys travelling and meeting artists and art groups around the country. He now exhibits work locally and through national exhibitions in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool. He holds regular weekend workshops and organises painting breaks in both watercolour and acrylic. His interests include travelling and birdwatching, interests he shares with his wife Maureen. David lives in St Ives, Cambs. http://www.davidhyde.org.uk/
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Part of the Art Handbooks series, this compact book provides a practical guide to using acrylics. Over 70 step-by-step photographs and finished work to inspire you to paint. You will find information on composition including focal point, achieving a believable green, creating depth and many techniques such as scumbling, dry brush, misting and glazing. Discover the potential in this versatile medium. I like the distant mountains step by step painting.
