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by Charles Harrington
Ten step-by-step demos and nine technique exercises guide readers on how to use acrylic's forgiving nature to capture the look of watercolor. More than just a book on the virtues of the acrylic medium, Acrylics: The Watercolor Alternative:
Charles Harrington's work has appeared in many US watercolor magazines. Harrington has taught at university level for over 20 years, and teaches workshops for beginners and advanced painters.Illustrates transparent, translucent and opaque painting techniques while retaining the aesthetic that makes watercolor so attractive
Presents easy-to-grasp, thorough instruction on such basics as designing successful compositions, making preliminary sketches and dividing the paper space
Includes a gallery of outstanding finished paintings that prove acrylics can exceed watercolor's limitations
Acrylic painters who love watercolor's effects and watercolorists who want more flexibility need this book!
