Modern Acrylic
delivers the simple concepts and painting techniques you’ll need to create exciting and expressive works of art.
With
, artists, illustrators, art students, and art hobbyists can learn how to use
basic painting techniques and concepts
to create expressive works of art. You’ll learn to paint flowers, animals, patterns, architecture, landscapes, and more. This guide offers a lively and creative approach to acrylic paint packed with inspiring exercises and whimsical projects.
Foremost a beginner’s guide,
starts with a brief introduction to the tools you’ll need and continues with explanations of key painting concepts like
color mixing
and
atmospheric perspective
. Once you have a handle on the basics, it’s time to create dynamic color palettes, use basic shapes and techniques to render a range of subjects, and practice mark making and textures.
is an inspiring and
accessible guide to painting
everything from expressive landscapes to colorful architectural gems.
The
Modern Series
of books offers a fun, contemporary approach to working with traditional art media, demonstrating that with the right type of instruction, encouragement, and tips, drawing and painting success can be achieved by any artist or creative type.
Also in the Modern Series:
Modern Colored Pencil
,
Modern Drawing
, and
Modern Watercolor
.