Acrylic Techniques in Mixed Media: Layer, Scribble, Stencil, Stamp

Authors: Padgett, Roxanne
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: ART017000, ART031000, ART020000
ISBN: 9781440321443, Related ISBNs: 1440321442, 9781440321443
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 128,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: Layer It Colorful! Layer It Lush!

Are you afraid of spoiling the blank page with a mish-mash of ugly colors? Vibrant design, striking marks, textures and dynamic color combinations can be easily attained by anyone--seasoned painters as well as those who have never squeezed paint from a bottle. The secret is the right progression of layers.

Within these pages you will find easy to follow secrets for successfully painting with acrylic, and blending and layering colors using a combination of found and made stamps, stencils and mark-making tools. You will learn exactly what to do with a blank page. You will "Fear No Color!" You will create vibrant, abstract works of art!

   • Dozens of creative techniques for making amazing and colorful surfaces
   • Fully illustrated step-by-step projects including handmade journals and business cards
   • Tons of tips and tricks for using inexpensive and easy-to-find materials
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