Step by Step - Acrylics

by Wendy Clouse

Acrylics is the most versatile medium and the simplest to use. Capture different shapes in a still life of watering cans and flowerpots, or a seascape view with clouds and rocks. Try a boater and blazer to master angular and straight folds, or a street scene, self-portrait, and others. Plus advice on using acrylics to get the same effects as watercolors and oils. Techniques covered include stippling, scumbling, sponging, wet-on-wet, masking, and glazing. 8 1/4 X 11. all in color

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

156 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1988

About the author

Wendy Clouse was born in a small village in Leicestershire, England the youngest child of a family of seven. She lived in the USA and Germany for a number of years but her home is in England. She is a highly-regarded artist and art teacher.

Reviews

[Oznasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find this book to be very inspiring. So far, I have simply read it from cover to cover. I now look forward to working my way through as I am sure it will build my confidence in painting with acrylics in many different styles.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a beginner at painting, and I found this book to be pretty helpful.