Landscapes in Acrylics (SBSLA32)

Description

Acrylics are a wonderfully versatile medium, and perfect for both beginners and experienced artists alike. Acrylics expert and renowned artist, David Hyde, provides a clear and practical guide on using acrylics to create beautiful landscape paintings. From mixing greens to capturing the ambience of a still river on a summer's day, this easy-to-follow guide will provide all the tips and techniques you need to become an accomplished acrylic landscape artist.

David Hyde is a self-taught artist who had a natural talent for drawing and painting since childhood. He discovered a great liking for demonstrating and enjoys travelling and meeting artists and art groups around the country. He now exhibits work locally and through national exhibitions in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool. He holds regular weekend workshops and organises painting breaks in both watercolour and acrylic. His interests include travelling and birdwatching, interests he shares with his wife Maureen. David lives in St Ives, Cambs. http://www.davidhyde.org.uk/

Feb 06 Landscapes always need to be accurate in their composition and tones but how do you achieve such striking pictures with acrylics? I always encounter numerous problems as I find the paint dries too quickly for me to be able to do anything with it. However, this book covers in detail all the problems I have encountered and more importantly how to solve them. David Hyde covers all the questions you would like to ask in this wonderful book. After you have read all the useful advice on the right equipment, techniques, composition and so on you can have a go at the awe-inspiring projects. 'Distant mountains' is the project I am trying at the moment and I am enjoying every minute of it. I never imagined I could paint paintings like this. Amazing, I would recommend to anyone! * minigallery.co.uk *