Learn Acrylics Quickly - Hardcover

by Soraya French (Author)

Want to paint in acrylics? With step-by-step demonstrations, an expert artist shows you how to master the medium in no time at all!

Painter, teacher, and writer Soraya French has distilled her knowledge of acrylics into step-by-step demonstrations that novices can grasp quickly, so they can begin making art in just one afternoon. Acrylics have become popular, thanks to their accessibility, versatility, and strong hues, and French-- renowned for her own vibrant work--explores equipment, discusses the best colors to buy, and creates valuable exercises that reveal the variety of effects artists can achieve. Through her simple instruction, anyone can produce beautiful paintings of flowers and trees, landscapes, cityscapes, and people.

Author Biography

Soraya French is an artist who runs popular workshops from her studio in Hampshire. She has received many awards and regularly contributes to The Artist magazine. Her books include Contemporary Landscapes in Mixed Media (Batsford) and two practical art books: 30-Minute Acrylics and Dynamic Acrylics (both HarperCollins).