Capturing Light in Acrylics

by John Hammond

With this celebration of luminosity and color, artists can see how to use acrylics to catch light, capture mood, and build atmosphere. The inspiration and instructions come from John Hammond, one of the most successful painters in acrylics today. He uses more than 100 of his own paintings—some shown in various stages—to illustrate and explain the techniques and reveal the many possibilities of this flexible and increasingly popular medium. As well as presenting an overview of materials and methods specific to acrylics, Hammond addresses issues of composition, color, and texture; deals with working on location; and discusses a wide variety of themes, including “Water, Boats and Beaches,” “City Views,” “Mediterranean Light,” and “Figures in Light and Shade.”

Genres: Art

128 pages, Hardcover

First published May 28, 2004

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Reviews

[Jwp De reus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can i give 6 stars? What a painter we have with John Hammond! Such an inspiration an joy to watch and study. This man captures light, life and beauty of creation.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely gorgeous paintings and filled with useful info I haven't seen in other books.