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Acrylic revolution: new tricks & techniques for working with the world's most versatile medium
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Publisher
North Light Books
Publication Date
[2007]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book - First edition.
You can paint on anything
You can paint with anything
Surface treatments and grounds
Spatial effects
Texture
Transfers, collage and mixed media
Innovative stenciling and line work
Customize your paint
Simulating other mediums
Magical effects and finishing sheens.
Essential Acrylic Tips
Materials
Palette Ideas
Materials and Equipment Setup
Glossary
Section 1. You Can Paint on Anything. Canvas
Paper and Cardboard
Wood and Composite Panels
Patterned Fabric
Silk
Metal
Glass
Objects
Section 2. You Can Paint with Anything. Dancing With Brushes
Palette Knives
Cheesecloth and Rags
String
Sponges
Brayers
Eyedroppers
Toothbrushes
Feathers
Paint Tubes
Section 3. Surface Treatments and Grounds. Absorbent Surfaces
Non Absorbent Surfaces
Gritty-Textured Surface
Soft-Textured Absorbent Surface
Mixed Surface Using Acrylic Products
Mixed Surface Using Paper Overlay
Drip Resist
Painted Resist
Drawing Resist with Oil Pastel and Crayon
Cracked Surface
Metallic Underpainting
Section 4. Spatial Effects. Condensed Space
Veiling to Create Depth
Translucent Color Fields
Layering Textures to Create Depth
Contrasting Edges
Atmospheric Depth Using a Spray Bottle
Atmospheric Depth with Sanding
Dry Brushing
Contrasting Color Intensities
Contrast with Values
Using Warm and Cool Hues
Embedding Objects for 3-D Depth
Section 5. Texture. Products That Add Texture
Enhancing Your Picture with Logical Textures
Surprise Viewers With Contrasting Textures
Experimental Texture
Hatched-Line Texture
Pressing Shapes Into the Surface
Crackle Effects with Hide Glue
Fresco Effects with Crackle Paste
Peeling Paint with Petroleum Jelly
Plastic Wrap
Alcohol Dissolve
Section 6. Transfers, Collage and Mixed Media. Poured Shapes
Reusing Your Old Palettes
Gluing Paper
Gluing Objects
Metallic Leaf and Acrylic
Drawing Over Acrylic
- Stabilizing Drawings Over Acrylic
Sticker Mania
Basic Transfers
Direct Transfers
Foundation Drawing with Transfers
Section 7. Innovative Stenciling and Line Work. Make Your Own Stencils
Raised Stenciling
Rainbow Stenciling
Creating Sharp Edges
Creating Controlled, Ripped Edges
Spraying
Integrating Water-Soluble Drawing Materials
Line Applicators
Ruling Pens
Scrafito
Section 8. Customize Your Paint. Slower Drying
Faster Drying
Thickening for Texture
"Brushless" and Smooth
"Jackson Pollock" Drips
- Staining Control
Pigment Control
Light But Still Bright
Changing Opaque to Transparent
Changing Transparent to Opaque
Maintaining Color Intensity
Section 9. Simulating Other Mediums
Simulating Watercolor
Beyond Watercolor
Making Acrylic Feel Like Oil
Old Master's Glazing
Oil-like Blending
Simulating The Luster of Oil
Faux Tempera
Faux Encaustic
Section 10. Magical Effects and Finishing Sheens. Holographic Effects
Faux Metallic Paints
Real Metallic Paints
Marbleized Skins
Marbleized Painting Layers
Surface Finishes: Glossy, Satin or Matte
Making a Print Look Like a Painting
Antique Pour
Glassy Gloss Look with Poured Acrylic
Bonus Tips. Cleaning Up
Preserving Your Artwork
Varnishing and Care
Gallery.
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ISBN
9781581808049
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