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Art Handbooks: Landscapes in Acrylics David Hyde

Art Handbooks: Landscapes in Acrylics By David Hyde

Art Handbooks: Landscapes in Acrylics by David Hyde

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Summary

Previously published as the hugely successful Leisure Arts, these Art Handbooks are being reissued in a handy format with beautiful new covers and the same high quality content. Learn how to paint with acrylics, this most exciting and versatile of media, with this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide.

Art Handbooks: Landscapes in Acrylics Summary

Art Handbooks: Landscapes in Acrylics by David Hyde

Renowned artist, David Hyde, provides a clear and practical guide to using acrylics to create beautiful landscape paintings. Using over 70 step-by-step photographs and many inspirational pictures, he shows how to develop all the skills you need to become an accomplished landscape artist. The book includes information on composition, mixing greens, creating depth and techniques such as scumbling, dry brushing, misting and glazing.

Previously published as Step-by-Step Leisure Arts Landscapes in Acrylics | ISBN 9781844480234

Art Handbooks: Landscapes in Acrylics Reviews

June 14

Part of the Art Handbooks series, this compact book provides a practical guide to using acrylics. Over 70 step-by-step photographs and finished work to inspire you to paint. You will find information on composition including focal point, achieving a believable green, creating depth and many techniques such as scumbling, dry brush, misting and glazing. Discover the potential in this versatile medium. I like the distant mountains step by step painting.

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About David Hyde

David Hyde is a self-taught artist who had a natural talent for drawing and painting since childhood. He discovered a great liking for demonstrating and enjoys travelling and meeting artists and art groups around the country. He now exhibits work locally and through national exhibitions in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool. He holds regular weekend workshops and organises painting breaks in both watercolour and acrylic. His interests include travelling and birdwatching, interests he shares with his wife Maureen. David lives in St Ives, Cambs. http://www.davidhyde.org.uk/

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Materials 6

  • Paints; Mediums; Palettes; Brushes; Supports; Easels and outdoor equipment; Other materials

Composition 10

  • Golden section; Focal point; Eye level; L-shaped composition; U-shaped composition; S-shaped composition

Colours 14

  • Mixing greens; Colour and tone; Tonal underpainting

Creating Depth 17

  • Linear perspective; Aerial perspective

Useful Techniques 18

  • Scumbling; Dry brushing; Rigger brush; Bungee brush; Natural sponges; Splattering; Misting; Masking; Glazing; Colour shaper

Seasons 20

Distant Mountains 22

  • Step-by-step demonstration

Still Water 32

  • Step-by-step demonstration

Ancient Tree 42

  • Step-by-step demonstration

Index 48

Additional information

GOR007667952
9781844489787
1844489787
Art Handbooks: Landscapes in Acrylics by David Hyde
David Hyde
Art Handbooks
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Search Press Ltd
20140326
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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