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The Encyclopedia of Acrylic Techniques New Edition

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3.8 out of 5 stars 24 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0855329617
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 175 pages
  • Publisher: Search Press; New edition (May 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0855329610
  • ISBN-13: 978-0855329617
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.5 x 8.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #586,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Top Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsGood Book
By TonicShopper on March 13, 2012
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This Book is okay for the beginning artist exploring a range of obtions. The title is a bit misleading as it calls itself the "Encyclopedia", the book is way too short in my opinion to be considered an encyclopedia. however it does contain useful techniques. nevertheless it is not the type of book I was looking for. I wanted a spectrum of a variety of techniques old and new to explore the medium of Acrylic. I do see myself picking up this book often to reference back to, but it is not the type of book an experienced artist should purchase to learn new techniques.

The book is informative with step by step explanations and detailed pictures. I do see myself doing some of the projects as the pictures are very interesting.

Overall the book is a good buy for the new student or if you are teaching; this book would be a good refrence as the projects seem fun and a variety of levels are included.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood text with mediocre illustrations
By Susan on February 8, 2013
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When first opening this book, I was surprised at how small the painting examples are. I'm also unhappy with the quality of the paintings. The author describes them with positive words, but many of them are messy and unattractive. They are quite uninspiring to the beginning painter.

In the section for "collage," the author presents paintings that are only partial collage. She says about one example, "Although this work on paper contains elements of collage, the artist prefers to describe it as a mixed-media painting." For another example she says "Here collage has been used in certain areas of the painting to create additional texture..." The photos of these "partial collage" paintings don't show any texture. Three out of the four collage examples look like paint scribblings. I am very interested in collage technique, therefore I'm quite unhappy with these two pages devoted to collage.

I'm also interested in knife painting, but I'll just have to take the author's word for what she says because the pictures are too small for clear illustration.

On a positive note: Because the text is good, it makes up (to a degree) for the poor illustrations in some sections. And some sections ARE well illustrated.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA very useful book
By John B. Quinlan on August 24, 2010
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I havebeen panting with Acrylics for many years, having switched from oils because ofthe chemicals. This book provides information about all techniques in theuse of Acrylics in a very clear, understandable manner. It has proved tobe a great help to my painting efforts. I recently painted a 'Superman' for my great-grandaughter using information about glazing from the book. I would recomend it toall acrylic painters.
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2.0 out of 5 starsDisappointed
By gg on February 22, 2012
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This book had a lot of good reviews so I bought it thinking it might demonstrate good methods of acrylic painting. It does show some techniques but not with enough detail. Given the chance again I would not buy this book.
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2.0 out of 5 starsAcrtlic Techniques/Hazel Harrison
By anniecat on March 31, 2015
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Should have looked at the author. I was so excited, but this book offers very little what I need.. nd even tho it came in the time frame. I ordered it a LONG time ago, must have come pony express./.

Taught me a lesson need to look at authors! cover is very close to what the one I wanted..
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood tips!
By Janny on May 14, 2014
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Bought this for my husband. He has raved about the good tips from this book that he has incorporated in his painting techniques. He is an amateur artist. Would recommend for anyone just starting out in painting. My husband primarily paints flowers.
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4.0 out of 5 starsPretty nice acrylics primer
By William T. Nebel Jr. on February 13, 2013
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Being relatively new to using acrylics, I found this book to be a good overview of techniques, styles and processes for the acrylics painter. Although I felt the layout was a little disjointed at times, it is nonetheless a good primer.
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4.0 out of 5 starsEncyclopedia of Acrylic Techniques
By Sharon Ortman on April 30, 2013
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I liked the ideas & techniques outlined in the book. Perhaps not enough detail for the new artist, but very good for someone who already knows their way around a canvas.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

great ideas

Published 5 months ago by Annette M. Packer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great ideas!

Published 7 months ago by sagwa
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great technique learning book.

Published 12 months ago by booker
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

good

Published 16 months ago by Dolores Palomo
2.0 out of 5 starsinteresting

the book is very useful for people who wants to know about some interesting techniques used by artists, which make painting with acrylic much easier and plesantful.

Published 22 months ago by wagner da matta pereira
3.0 out of 5 starsIt's okay

It's not exactly what i wag for, but i think it will help some. Want something to show contrast for painting ceramic items.

Published on March 21, 2014 by Sandra Marie
2.0 out of 5 starsNice book

It was not exactlly what I wanted but although it is a nice book. Looking more for more techniques than it gave. Much better books out there. Read more

Published on January 6, 2014 by Suzanne Meyers
5.0 out of 5 starsacrylic book

helpful in the new beginning's of my art work, learning some new techniques is always fun to learn thanks much

Published on August 10, 2013 by Valerie Weekley
2.0 out of 5 starsEncyclopedia

As I should have expected - the book tried to cover too much with out enough detail. I will continue to look for something useful alnon the way.

Published on April 23, 2013 by careful momma
3.0 out of 5 starsThe Encyclopedia of Acrylic Techniques

Nice pictures. Not as detailed as I had hoped. Maybe should of checked it out at the library first. Otherwise, useful as a reminder.

Published on April 15, 2013 by diana est

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