Paint Charming Seaside Scenes With Acrylics

Author: Jacqueline Penney
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1600610595
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Paint 16 scenes that conjure the romance of the sea Seagulls cawing, the meeting of sky and sea, the hypnotic ebb and flow of waves breaking on the shore—it's no wonder artists are drawn to the magic of the sea. Jacqueline Penney has lived near the water and been inspired by its many moods for over 30 years. In this book, she shares her favorite techniques and expert tricks for capturing the atmosphere and romance of the ocean in acrylics. • 16 gorgeous painting projects—from beautiful sunrises and a romantic walk along the beach, to scenes featuring lobster boats and lighthouses • Step-by-step instruction for painting a wide range of seascape elements including waves, skies, sand dunes, reflections, driftwood, grasses, rocks, sailboats, fishing shacks and more • Techniques for painting pebbly beaches, ocean spray, weather-worn rocks and other realistic textures • Creative variations to explore, including two-piece artworks, painting with a palette knife and moonlit scenes Complete with a gallery of finished paintings that deliver waves of inspiration to water-loving artists of every skill level.

Discover the Joy of Acrylic Painting

Author: Jacqueline Penney
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781581800425
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Here's all the information you need to begin painting with acrylics--the most exciting, versatile medium available. The basic techniques are easy--stippling, blending, glazing, masking, and wet-in-wet. Over a dozen mini-demos illustrate how to paint flowers, clouds, shadows, water and more! You'll soon be creating some extraordinary paintings. Author Jacqueline Penney will show you how, with a relaxed, informative style that transports you from the shores of a dune-swept beach to a tropical lagoon. Try all five of her complete, step-by-step demonstrations, including a flower-covered mountainside, sand dunes and sailboats, a forest of spruce trees and ferns, a tranquil island hideaway and a mist-shrouded ocean. You'll find that painting with acrylics is easy--and extraordinary!

Oil & Acrylic: Oceans & Seascapes

Author: Martin Clarke
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1600582745
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Capture breathtaking oceanic scenes in oil and acrylic with Oceans & Seascapes. After being introduced to the basic tools and materials needed to begin painting, artists will learn specific techniques for painting realistic waves, rocky shores, and other seaside elements. Filled with step-by-step projects, this book is essential for any beginning artist who wants to paint beautiful oceans and seascapes.

Down by the Sea with Brush and Pen

Author: Claudia Nice
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781600611636
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Capture the Magic of the Sea with Claudia Nice Nobody captures the misty splashes and weathered details of seascapes quite like Claudia Nice. In this step-by-step guide, Claudia shares her special approach to creating dynamic watercolor compositions textured with pen and ink, acrylics and gouache. Claudia starts with the basics, so you can advance at your own pace as you follow along through more than 60 step-by-step demonstrations ranging from short mini demos to full-scale paintings. Take a look inside to see how simple and inspiring Claudia's instruction can be. Each chapter focuses on a different element of coastal scenery, including crashing waves against rocky bluffs, wide sandy beaches and gently rolling surf, colorful boats and harbors, luminous ocean sunsets, and warm tropical scenes with kids and dogs at play. You'll find complete instructions for mixing the colors of active and still water, as well as creating the textures of sand and rock. Claudia also features her own reference photos and field studies to show you how to build solid compositions from a variety of sources. Dozens of quick tips teach you the details that add drama and realism to your seascapes, and 30 complete paintings will inspire you to create your own beautiful coastal scenes. With Claudia Nice, learning to paint lively seascapes is like spending a day at the beach!

Paint Charming Cottages & Villages

Author: Kerry Trout
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440317348
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
Capture the Charm of Cottage and Village Scenes Bring the storybook cottages and towns of your dreams to life. Ten step-by-step projects show you how to paint a variety of architectural styles from a Victorian "gingerbread" house, to an English Tudor cottage, to a Cape Cod and a classic farmhouse. Two nostalgic village scenes take you back to simpler days of main streets lined with merchants, dress shops and tearooms. Dozens of quick mini-demonstrations show you how to embellish your scenes with quaint details, including porch swings, lace curtains, fountains, old-time lampposts, picket fences and quilts fluttering on a clothesline. You'll also learn how to add the seasonal touches of fall foliage, spring flowers and winter snows. Each project is painted with acrylic paints. Full-color photos, traceable patterns, color swatches, detailed materials lists and a techniques section make each painting easy to do. Use your paintbrush and these projects to create your own quaint getaway cottages today!

Acrylic: Country Scenes

Author: Bob Bates
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 9780929261423
Category : Acrylic painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Barns and buckets, fences and wagons . . . there is something special about the idyllic appeal of country scenes! In this unique guide, artist Bob Bates invites you into his artistic world as he shows you how to re-create a variety of beautiful acrylic country scenes. Inside this gorgeous guide, you will discover tips on capturing different seasons, moods, and times of day in the versatile acrylic medium. YouÆll also find information on how to make your compositions more realistic and appealing by arranging elements and manipulating light sources. This comprehensive guide is a welcome addition to every acrylic artistÆs library!

Oil & Acrylic: Landscapes

Author: William Alexander
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 9781600582226
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this title, William Alexander invites you into his artistic world and shows you how to re-create a variety of beautiful landscapes in oil. After exploring tools and materials, he explores tips for various oil painting techniques as well as instructions for how to create special effects for landscape elements such as skies, trees, mountains, roads, clouds, and lakes. Following demonstrations that show how to develop an oil painting into a finished work of art using the unique Alexander Wet-on-Wet Technique, aspiring artists will discover how to create a beautiful finished painting in just one sitting. Best of all, you will find a wealth of beautiful landscape paintings to copy and admire!

Oil & Acrylic: Sunsets

Author: Tom Swimm
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1600582427
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
"Taking the first steps; Finding a focus; Expressing nature's beauty; Developing textures."

Free Expression in Acrylics

Author: John Hammond
Publisher: Anova Books
ISBN: 9780713490435
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
"Artist John Hammond is renowned for his use of acrylics to capture light and mood. His paintings, with their dramatic light effects and loose, flowing brushwork, immediately convey a powerful sense of place and atmosphere to the viewer." "In this book, the artist reveals the secrets of this versatile medium. All the basic techniques are covered, but with the emphasis on an expressive approach: you are encouraged to experiment and interpret the subject using techniques that will lead to a more personal painting style. The book shows how to achieve greater freedom in acrylics, and how aspects such as simplification and emphasis can help convey your feelings for a subject." "The artist draws from a wide range of subject matter, from busy urban scenes to serene seascapes. The book also includes invaluable practical information on different ways of working, including using sketchbooks and photographs." "This impressive book contains essential advice on how to paint creatively, find your own style and reach new levels of competence and confidence with acrylics."--BOOK JACKET.

Oil & Acrylic: Still Lifes

Author: Nathan Rohlander
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 9781600582042
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Still lifes are particularly rewarding because the artist controls all aspects of the process, from subject selection and placement to scene lighting. In Still Lifes, three accomplished show readers how to approach this specialized genre as they demonstrate how to re-create a number of charming still life paintings in acrylic and oil, step by simple step.