Basic Acrylic Instruction—Amazing
Results!
This resource is packed with the best of Lee
Hammond's lessons and tips on working with acrylics, including more
than 80 step-by-step exercises and demonstrations that will have you
creating amazing paintings in no time flat.
Success is
easy—just follow along with Lee!
With just seven to nine
pigments, you can paint anything. You'll learn how to add layers and
details, one stroke at a time. Along the way, Lee 's friendly
encouragement and quick tips will help you work past what she calls "the
awkward stage," so you can complete your paintings with
confidence.
In addition to detailed information on selecting
materials and mixing colors, you'll also get complete visual instruction
for painting subjects of all kinds,
including:
   • Still Life: Get
proper proportions every time, using easy graphing techniques. You'll
also find demonstrations for painting the tricky parts, such as glossy
textures and reflective
surfaces.
   • Landscapes: Lee shares
proven tips for creating depth and realism in subjects ranging from
forests and mountains to prairies and seascapes. She also shows how to
paint realistic clouds, trees, water and
more.
   • Animals: This chapter
provides step-by-step guidance for painting all your favorite creatures.
There's even extra instruction for getting the eyes, noses, fur and
feathers just right.
   • People:
Painting people can be especially challenging, but success is easy with
basic steps and practical guidance. One feature at a time, you'll learn
simple techniques for painting faces of all kinds—male or female,
young or old. You'll also find in-depth guidance for creating realistic
fleshtones, eye color, hair and more.
This is a complete
acrylic painting course right on your bookshelf. Follow along from
beginning to end or refer to this guide when you need a quick lesson.
Either way, after learning from a master like Lee Hammond, you
won't be a beginner for long. Get started today!