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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BC Paperback
  • Publication: 13 January 2016
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782213260
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  • Size: 216x292 mm
  • Illustrations: 200
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $19.95
  • Series: Start to Paint
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Start to Paint with Acrylics

$19.95

The techniques you need to create beautiful paintings by Arnold Lowrey


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Book Description

Arnold Lowrey is a popular and experienced author and artist, well-known on both sides of the Atlantic. In this new edition of his popular book Painting with Acrylics (Search Press, 2006) he offers an inspiring and creative introduction to painting with acrylics, and in clear, simple-to-understand terms he explores the materials and techniques you will need to get started in this exciting medium. Using a vibrant and colourful palette, he clearly illustrates all the materials, tools and basic techniques followed by a series of step-by-step demonstrations to build up skills. Before you realise it you will be producing your own beautiful paintings - with this fresh, innovative introduction to acrylics.

  • Aimed at beginner level, this book covers all the essential techniques of working in acrylics
  • Includes six step-by-step projects
  • A new edition of the author's highly successful book Painting with Acrylics

Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Materials 8
Using colour 14
Getting started 20

Misty Mountains - Watercolour technique 30
Seascape - Oil technique: impasto 46
The Grand Canal, Venice - Mixed techniques: thick and thin 60
Misty Harbour - Glazing with white 74
Evening Solitude - Glazing with colours 78
Rock in a Landscape - Using pastes and gels 84

Index 96

About the Author

About Arnold Lowrey

Arnold Lowrey was a gifted artist and teacher, who shared his love of painting and considerable talents with his students for over three decades. He sadly passed away in 2025, but his body of work and his many popular books live on as a testament to his skill.

For more information visit www.lowrey.co.uk.

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