Recommendations for a book on Acrylic techniques

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Permalink Reply by Janet McHaley Burns on July 21, 2011 at 12:19am

Here are two books mixed media with emphasis on using acrylic paint. You can preview some pages on amazon.

Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed-Media Techniques

Darlene Olivia McElroy  (Author), Sandra Duran-Wilson  (Author)

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Darlene Olivia McElroy (Author), Sandra Duran-Wilson (Author)

Even if Golden products are used you can find comparable products in the other brands.

I bet there are lots of videos on YouTube too.  Good luck, I love acrylics. Some of my favorite authors are Edward Betts (may be out of print), Mary Todd Beam, Steve Quiller, Al Brouillette ( out of print), Virginia Cobb.

Love to hear what other books folks like. I too am pretty visual, look for lots of pictures, not so much reading when it comes to techniques.

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Permalink Reply by Palma Rea on July 21, 2011 at 12:30am

Thanks again,Janet!  You have been a great help,today

 

I just saw the first book mentioned in the Robert Burridge link that you sent me and have put it on my wishlist.

I love to watch youtube tutorals but sometimes it's also handy to have a book to refer to. I can also laze outside and flick through it ;)

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Permalink Reply by Nad. E (Qnadii) on July 21, 2011 at 2:54am

Don't know if you have heard of the book "Acrylic Revolution" by Nancy Reyner it is very good.  She also has a second one I think it is Acrylic Revolution 2.

 

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Permalink Reply by Louise le Roux on July 24, 2011 at 1:39am

I agree, Nancy Reyner's book is very good.  Although she uses Golden Products, you can find alternatives from many other manufacturers.

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Permalink Reply by Palma Rea on August 5, 2011 at 9:04pm

Hi y'all 

 

I would just like to say that I received the following books:

 

-Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed-Media Techniques

Darlene Olivia McElroy  (Author), Sandra Duran-Wilson 

and 

-"Acrylic Revolution" by Nancy Reyner

Both  were excellent recommendations and they were just what I was looking for. They are those kind of books that instantly grab you. Thanks you for recommending them to me.

I would just like to add that I also bought 'Flavor of Mixed Media' by Mary Beth Shaw, and whilst the book was full of gorgeous art, I less impressed with that one.

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine Rigby on August 5, 2011 at 9:15pm

oh no more books to add to my collection!! lol..that surface treatment one looks good..have a good day..my  kids and housework beckons:(

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Permalink Reply by Palma Rea on August 5, 2011 at 9:23pm

Thanks :) You have a good day,too 

 

These book were ordered a few weeks ago with the money that I saved from giving up cigarettes,coffee and junk food i.e those Pringles that Gary likes to make mouth mush with

Put on your favourite Gaga song and the housework will be MUCH more fun! I'm addicted that song,now LOL

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Permalink Reply by Janet McHaley Burns on August 27, 2011 at 1:08am

I had the same response to "Flavor of Mixed Media".  There are alot of other books that offer more information.

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Permalink Reply by Kalona on January 12, 2012 at 11:37pm

It's great to see I'm not the only art book addict!! I have 3 7foot bookcases full of art/craft and  other categories...rarely get rid of them, so precious!

xx

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Permalink Reply by Kalona on January 12, 2012 at 11:34pm

here's a couple...

new acrylics and n.a. source book

I saw these a few years back and had to buy them, I love them!! Great ideas and lots of hints/tips to help you push it further,

xxx

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