Expressive Abstracts in Acrylic: 55 Innovative Projects, Inspiration and Mixed-Media Techniques

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Anita Hörskens

Expressive Abstracts in Acrylic

55 Innovative Projects, Inspiration and Mixed-Media Techniques

Anita Hörskens

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Search Press Ltd
01 February 2021

Art & Architecture; Art & design styles: Abstract Expressionism; Painting & art manuals

Discover the joys of painting abstracts in acrylics with experienced artist and tutor Anita Hörskens. In this visually exciting, inspirational book, Anita teaches you about the method of abstraction, and the paints, paper and other materials you need to create stunning paintings. Chapters cover the areas of texture, collage, composition, colour, line, shape and pattern, with 55 clear and accessible projects to put your skills and ideas into practice. There are techniques to try such as impasto, using glazes, bronze gilding, linear overlays and monochrome painting. This highly practical book will build confidence in your painting and allow you to express yourself through the visual language and style of abstract painting.

By: Anita Hörskens
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9781782218470
ISBN 10: 1782218475
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 February 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anita Hoerskens lives and works as a freelance artist and runs her own painting school in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm in Bavaria. She has worked as a trainer and speaker in the field of artists' supplies since 1994. She leads seminars in all standard painting and drawing techniques, and offers painting holidays, portfolio preparation courses and creative seminars for companies. As the author of numerous acrylic textbooks, she has also lectured at various specialist academies since 2004, with a focus on Experimental Mixed Techniques with Acrylic. In her blog, she regularly reports on News from the Studio: www.hoerskens.blogspot.de Her website can be visited at www.hoerskens.de.

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Anita Horskens is a freelance, lecturer and tutor, who runs her own painting school in Bavaria. Her new book, Expressive Abstracts in Acrylic, is a practical guide to finding freedom and expression through the medium of acrylic paint. Anita shows you how to abstract your subject, and offers detailed information on texture, collage, composition, colour, line and pattern. There are also 55 projects for you to work through. * Leisure Painter *