Firefly Books - Painting in Acrylics
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- 320-page comprehensive acrylic painting guide
- Covers basics through advanced techniques
- Topics include color theory and mixing
- Surface preparation and material selection
- Special effects: pouring, sgraffito, spattering
- Professional practice and business guidance
- Navigator sidebar cross-references related sections
Master acrylic painting from first strokes to professional exhibition
How additives alter paint behavior, why surface preparation determines outcome, when to mask versus when to paint freehand. Chapters progress logically, color mixing precedes blending techniques, material knowledge precedes surface-specific approaches, while navigator sidebars connect related concepts across sections for problem-solving in real time.
The scope distinguishes this book from typical technique guides. Kloosterboer covers expected subjects like impasto and glazing, then extends into professional territory: ethical practices, exhibition preparation, documentation methods, social media strategy. Sections on painting specific materials, glass, metal, fabric, stone, provide detailed approaches rather than general advice. Appendices include brand recommendations with purchasing information, a glossary of technical terms, and solutions to common problems like cracking or poor adhesion.
At 320 pages, this hardcover delivers substantially more content than standard acrylic painting books while maintaining accessibility for painters at any level. Kloosterboer's realist background ensures technical precision throughout, making this a reference that remains useful as skills develop.
