Acrylic Solutions. Exploring Mixed Media Layer by Layer

✍ Scribed by Chris Cozen,Julie Prichard

• Publisher: F+W Media;North Light Books
• Year: 2013
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 69
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Fresh new ways to create fabulous paintings with mixed media techniques!

Acrylic Solutions provides the "hows" behind a multitude of effects you've admired in other artists' works—and then some! Based on the popular online teaching collaboration of Chris Cozen and Julie Prichard, this book illustrates a wealth of layering methods and techniques. Mix and match to achieve countless variations, building layer upon layer to create unique and wonderfully complex abstract art.

• Learn more than 30 step-by-step techniques for developing texture and visual interest, including collage, monoprinting, carving, color blocking, paint skins, raised stencils, glazing and so much more.
• Chapters explore the phases of a multi-layered painting, from surface preparation through adding structure, developing complexity and adding finishing touches.
• Follow the development of two paintings as each layer adds to the finished result, with tons of additional artwork...