Watson-Guptill Publications Acrylic Painting Techniques

Acrylic paint is the preferred choice of many artists. This sourcebook demonstrates how artists can exploit this medium to open up a range of creative possibilities. Step-by-step lessons show artists how to use acrylic paint transparently, translucently, or opaquely; apply watercolour and oil painting techniques with acrylics; extend the versatility of acrylic paints and gels, gouaches, metallics and gessos; and more. It features colour reproductions of finished paintings.