432 reviews for An Introduction to Acrylics (Dk Art School)
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Book Lover –
This is illustrated in full color. There are some great tips, that are helpful without being too detailed for a beginner. I am not an artist, I do not ever expect to be one, I just want to paint to relax and enjoy the process. This fits the bill for me. I’m glad I chose it.
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Artful Reader –
Fabulous book with easy to follow techniques for every painter using acrylics. I bought this book for an advanced abstract painter but it would be invaluable for any painter, regardless of style. There are descriptions and tips for using the various mediums and additives that can make all the difference in your final results. Whether they are beginners or advanced painters, all acrylic artists should have this book for reference and inspiration.
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Kathy V. –
When I decided that I wanted to start painting, I bought five “How To” books. This one is my favorite, hands down. The book is well organized, well written, and contains a lot of beautifully detailed photographs. The author has kept the text to a minimum, letting the photographs do much of the talking, which works far better for me than other books that have more emphasis on written instruction.
In only 72 pages, every topic is covered, and no question is left unanswered. It begins with a brief history of the medium, then moves on to cover color, paint types, brushes, painting surfaces, tools, and techniques, as well as galleries of different painting styles. There’s even a section on experimental approaches, such as stenciling and inventive scraping. Rather than presenting a series of exercises (as many books do), this author encourages experimentation and discovering your own personal style, an approach that really inspired me to pick up a brush and get started.
Also worth mentioning is that every photograph and illustration is in color . . . really GOOD color. This may sound like a no-brainer, but a few of the other books I purchased contained a lot of black-and-white photos. Hey, you can’t learn to paint in black and white!
Experienced artists may find the material here a bit too rudimentary, but for the true novice, like myself, this book is a winner. If you’re looking for that ONE book to get you started, this is it!
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ms naomi g pitkeathly –
My first favorite book for acrylics. It’s not a book of the kind step by step method. I liked it because it explains different available method for painting in acrylics. It also explain basic terminology and acrylic product. Really a good book to buy before all others because it gives you a really good overview of what you can do in acrylic. You will not learn how to paint a lot in this book but you’ll be able to know what you want and buy more specialised book without wasting your money. example : if you want to do watercolor technique or more thick opaque technique or other you don’t know about.
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Heidi H –
This is a really good step by step approach to the subject, which I have brought over to Myanmar for an art teacher trainer – she can use the ideas with future art teachers in government schools. Watch for progress!
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FredGag –
The price was very good, the book was as expected, pleased with my purchase!
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Dania Turnquest –
Came dirty and the cover had a few tears.
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Henry B. MSc. PhD. –
The book is excellent for any new enthusiast for painting with acrylics. It also provides plenty of excellent advice and tips for any painter who wants to try something new! I would see this book useful in any painter’s bookshelf, therefore highly recommended!
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L. Corey –
This is a helpful book to introduce the painter to how to use acrylic paints. I am pleased with the information and the reference source it has made in my library. I recently switched from using one medium to using acrylics and this book helped me make the transition smoothly. I appreciate this handy tool!
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CissyBlue –
This is a very comprehensive beginner’s education on painting with acrylic paints. It is a very nice colorful book, with shiny pages and everything you might want to know from brushes and brush-strokes to mediums like acrylic gel products. Lots of “insider” tips only an artist would know, until you read this book! Get it! Worth the investment to learn about acrylics.
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Dania Turnquest –
I am delighted with the DK Art School book Introduction to Acrylics.It arrived in a timely manner and is perfect for my uses. I have taken art classes and now I want to try my hand at painting acrylics and this book is just the one for me to use. I recommend this book to budding artist everywhere.
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liz M. –
Useful book for painters
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Solana –
From a beginners point of view – it is complete, easy to read and enjoyable. This is all I need to get by my nights learning something completely out of my life experience – I’m a PhD in Physics 🙂
Book Lover –
This is illustrated in full color. There are some great tips, that are helpful without being too detailed for a beginner. I am not an artist, I do not ever expect to be one, I just want to paint to relax and enjoy the process. This fits the bill for me. I’m glad I chose it.
Artful Reader –
Fabulous book with easy to follow techniques for every painter using acrylics. I bought this book for an advanced abstract painter but it would be invaluable for any painter, regardless of style. There are descriptions and tips for using the various mediums and additives that can make all the difference in your final results. Whether they are beginners or advanced painters, all acrylic artists should have this book for reference and inspiration.
Kathy V. –
When I decided that I wanted to start painting, I bought five “How To” books. This one is my favorite, hands down. The book is well organized, well written, and contains a lot of beautifully detailed photographs. The author has kept the text to a minimum, letting the photographs do much of the talking, which works far better for me than other books that have more emphasis on written instruction.
In only 72 pages, every topic is covered, and no question is left unanswered. It begins with a brief history of the medium, then moves on to cover color, paint types, brushes, painting surfaces, tools, and techniques, as well as galleries of different painting styles. There’s even a section on experimental approaches, such as stenciling and inventive scraping. Rather than presenting a series of exercises (as many books do), this author encourages experimentation and discovering your own personal style, an approach that really inspired me to pick up a brush and get started.
Also worth mentioning is that every photograph and illustration is in color . . . really GOOD color. This may sound like a no-brainer, but a few of the other books I purchased contained a lot of black-and-white photos. Hey, you can’t learn to paint in black and white!
Experienced artists may find the material here a bit too rudimentary, but for the true novice, like myself, this book is a winner. If you’re looking for that ONE book to get you started, this is it!
ms naomi g pitkeathly –
My first favorite book for acrylics. It’s not a book of the kind step by step method. I liked it because it explains different available method for painting in acrylics. It also explain basic terminology and acrylic product. Really a good book to buy before all others because it gives you a really good overview of what you can do in acrylic. You will not learn how to paint a lot in this book but you’ll be able to know what you want and buy more specialised book without wasting your money.
example : if you want to do watercolor technique or more thick opaque technique or other you don’t know about.
Heidi H –
This is a really good step by step approach to the subject, which I have brought over to Myanmar for an art teacher trainer – she can use the ideas with future art teachers in government schools. Watch for progress!
FredGag –
The price was very good, the book was as expected, pleased with my purchase!
Dania Turnquest –
Came dirty and the cover had a few tears.
Henry B. MSc. PhD. –
The book is excellent for any new enthusiast for painting with acrylics. It also provides plenty of excellent advice and tips for any painter who wants to try something new! I would see this book useful in any painter’s bookshelf, therefore highly recommended!
L. Corey –
This is a helpful book to introduce the painter to how to use acrylic paints. I am pleased with the information and the reference source it has made in my library. I recently switched from using one medium to using acrylics and this book helped me make the transition smoothly. I appreciate this handy tool!
CissyBlue –
This is a very comprehensive beginner’s education on painting with acrylic paints. It is a very nice colorful book, with shiny pages and everything you might want to know from brushes and brush-strokes to mediums like acrylic gel products. Lots of “insider” tips only an artist would know, until you read this book! Get it! Worth the investment to learn about acrylics.
Dania Turnquest –
I am delighted with the DK Art School book Introduction to Acrylics.It arrived in a timely manner and is perfect for my uses. I have taken art classes and now I want to try my hand at painting acrylics and this book is just the one for me to use. I recommend this book to budding artist everywhere.
liz M. –
Useful book for painters
Solana –
From a beginners point of view – it is complete, easy to read and enjoyable.
This is all I need to get by my nights learning something completely out of my life experience – I’m a PhD in Physics 🙂