When adults begin to study art, they often jump straight into rigorous and serious study, forgetting to play. They often become discouraged, realising that the time it takes to learn traditional painting is overwhelming. This book bridges the gap between formal study and fun by teaching artists to use their inborn talent to express themselves in their painting, whether decorating their homes or creating a beautiful greeting card. Acosta encourages readers to relax and play while they paint, to connect with their childlike playful side, but not to neglect the basic pictorial tools of composition and colour. The latter part of the book applies the expressive painting techniques learned toward creating beautiful uniquely personal works of art and craft. The splashy, colourful art and variety of ideas make this a unique book that will appeal to a wide audience.
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Cristina Acosta has been a professional artist for more than 16 years in which she has worked in various commercial design venues,, including painting roadside billboards. She has marketed her handpainted tiles to Better Homes & Gardens and various kitchen and bath product guide magazines.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
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It changed my art,
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I am a hobbyist, not a great artist. I found myself irresistibly drawn to do art, but I didn't enjoy it much. Other people liked my realistic work, but I didn't: it had been a ton of work and I didn't feel there was much of myself in it; it certainly didn't express how I wanted to feel when I did art. Cristina Acosta's book helped so much. It began with some really helpful two-handed exercises. There's a good balance between text and pictures. Now when I find myself bogged down in a drawing with too much realism and that's too much work, I say to myself, "Now draw it again in the Paint Happy way." Then I re-draw the picture and have a fun time. I like my paintings now. They're bright and they're MINE. Thanks to Cristina Acosta for a really revolutionary approach to art. It isn't "art-work" anymore, it's "art-fun."
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This is a great place for finding new ways to look at things around you. The author uses acrylic paints and pastels on paper, so you might want to keep that in mind so you have the materials on hand when you order it.
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book with a difference,
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I just bought this book a week ago and I have already framed two pictures that I have painted with its help. I enjoyed painting them, they were simple and not challenging, just how I like painting. You can use the author's ideas with your own style thrown in. I'm happy that I bought this book.
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Sometimes you'll get an idea for a painting and know that you need to get it on paper or canvas as soon as possible. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hard pastels, spray fixative, atmospheric space, middle neutrals, acrylic medium, analogous colors, metal leaf, design layer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Gary Alvis, Pyrrol Orange, Ultramarine Blue, Permanent Green, Anthraquinoid Red, Cadmium Red Medium, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Pink, Carbazole Violet, Green Shade, Blue Shade, Buff Titanium, Cadmium Orange, Kevin Kubota, Pastry Chef, White Hard Pastels New!
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Sometimes you'll get an idea for a painting and know that you need to get it on paper or canvas as soon as possible. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hard pastels, spray fixative, atmospheric space, middle neutrals, acrylic medium, analogous colors, metal leaf, design layer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Gary Alvis, Pyrrol Orange, Ultramarine Blue, Permanent Green, Anthraquinoid Red, Cadmium Red Medium, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Pink, Carbazole Violet, Green Shade, Blue Shade, Buff Titanium, Cadmium Orange, Kevin Kubota, Pastry Chef, White Hard Pastels New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Henri Matisse by Rh Value Publishing on page 93
- Discover the Joy of Acrylic Painting by Jacqueline Penney in Back Matter
- How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal by Claudia Nice in Back Matter
- The Painter's Workshop: Creative Composition & Design by Pat Dews in Back Matter
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