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BOOKS &
VIDEO
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Be
sure and check out my new DVD Workshop filmed and produced
by Creative Catalyst Productions
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ACRYLICS:
THE WATERCOLOR ALTERNATIVE
by Charles Harrington
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At the heart of this
book, 10 step-by-step painting demonstrations and 9 techniques
demonstrations invite you to explore a wide variety of subject
matter, from the earthy colors of mesas to the glass-like quality
of onyx figurines. These exercises lead
you through a wonderful
assortment of textures, moods and levels of difficulty. They
will show you how to combine transparent washes and opaque accents
to retain the wonderful aesthetic of transparent watercolor
while gaining the many technical advantages of acrylics.
You’ll also experience the versatility of acrylics by painting
on a number of different supports including watercolor paper,
canvas and gesso-primed panels. Acrylic painters who love watercolor's
effects and watercolorists who want more flexibility need this
book!
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**** NEW DVD WORKSHOP****
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ACRYLIC LANDSCAPES
THE WATERCOLOR WAY
by Charles Harrington |
Charles draws on the best features of both acrylic and watercolor
in his acrylic landscape painting workshop. He achieves the subtle
color shifts and luminous transparency of watercolor while attaining
the durability of acrylic. He also introduces tools and techniques
perfected over years as an architectural illustrator. |
At home in the Ozarks, Charles introduces his portable plein air
kit and paints a study that will serve as his reference in the studio.
Back indoors, Charles works in the watercolorist’s style. He
uses light preliminary washes and thin layers of pigment, allowing
him to vary colors at every stage. Charles modifies his larger painting
from his original plein air reference to achieve stronger design
and value balance.
Charles also
harnesses acrylics’ unique ability to layer opaque, translucent
and transparent passages harmoniously. He mixes sparingly on his
palette and heavily on the paper to create complicated blends
and avoid flat, dull grays. He uses a spray bottle, splattering
and active brushwork to break up large shapes and create lifelike
texture.
To find an
alternative to watercolor or capitalize on the unique advantages
of acrylics, join Charles Harrington in Acrylic Landscapes the
Watercolor Way.
This DVD
workshop can be ordered from Creative
Catalyst Production's website. While you are there,
you might want to sign up for their free
newsletter and view previews
of their large selection of video workshops.
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ACRYLICS:
THE WATERCOLOR ALTERNATIVE
by Charles Harrington
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teaching video (VHS or DVD), filmed and published by Teaching
Art Ltd., Newark Notts, UK, is available as a companion to the
North Light book, ACRYLICS: THE WATERCOLOR ALTERNATIVE or
it can be purchased separately from North
Light. The video includes
two demonstration paintings illustrating the positive attributes
of acrylics as a viable and attractive alternative to watercolor. |
This video workshop
can be purchased at:
http://www.artistsnetwork.com/nlbooks/display.asp?id=2502
(DVD)
http://www.artistsnetwork.com/nlbooks/display.asp?id=2503
(VHS) |
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