Book Description:

Ten step-by-step demos and nine technique exercises guide readers on how to use acrylic's forgiving nature to capture the look of watercolor. More than just a book on the virtues of the acrylic medium,

Acrylics: The Watercolor Alternative —

Illustrates transparent, translucent and opaque painting techniques while retaining the aesthetic that makes watercolor so attractive

Presents easy-to-grasp, thorough instruction on such basics as designing successful compositions, making preliminary sketches and dividing the paper space

Includes a gallery of outstanding finished paintings that prove acrylics can exceed watercolor's limitations

Acrylic painters who love watercolor's effects and watercolorists who want more flexibility need this book!

Product Details —

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (July 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581805861
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds