Barron's All About Techniques in Acrylics ISBN: 0764157108

Art instruction books in this increasingly popular series are written especially for advanced students and professionals. They present a virtual treasure house of techniques that, when mastered by the artist, produce a finished artwork that has an unmistakable professional appearance. This title analyzes and describes the wealth of exciting possibilities available to artists who paint with plastic-based pigments, or acrylics. These pigments can be used to imitate the qualities of other media as diverse as oils and watercolors, while retaining a quality and brightness that is all their own. Book specifications: hardback, 144 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Barron's, 2004.