{"product_id":"the-acrylics-companion-hardcover","title":"The Acrylics Companion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHashim Akib\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour pocket-sized, one-stop, catch-all guide to contemporary acrylics - inspiration, practical exercises, and ideas for all levels of artist.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this innovative, ideas-led mini guide, master artist and best-selling author Hashim Akib showcases the versatility and vibrancy of acrylic painting. \u003cb\u003eFeaturing 64 practical exercises and inspiring insights\u003c\/b\u003e, on a wide range of subjects, from portraiture to the urban landscape and using a variety of approaches, from color dabbing, working on a base color and refining chaos into order, \u003cb\u003ethis book is ideal for beginner to intermediate artists\u003c\/b\u003e; it will inspire you with new ideas, push you creatively and encourage you to develop your own artistic style. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen up with a range of fun, inspiring exercises to get you started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover luscious impasto, versatile washes and experimental pouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with different applicators: brushes, knives, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut to the chase with visual, easy-to-follow guides to composition, colour theory and using different types of acrylics, including soft, heavy body and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylics 101: from choosing and handling your brushes to mounting your finished piece on the wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot any concerns or issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake inspiration from dozens of inspirational examples of Hash's work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAlso available in the series: \u003ci\u003eThe Watercolour Companion\u003c\/i\u003e by Matthew Palmer.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHashim Akib is represented by several galleries in the UK and has exhibited with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, New English Art Club, Society of Wildlife Artists, David Shepherd Artist of the Year and Royal Society of Marine Artists at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London UK. He is in the UK's National Art collection and has also taught his unique techniques to art schools in the UK, Italy and France. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout his career Hashim has won many awards; including in 2009 the SAA (Society of All Artists) Artist of the Year, having won the Professional title in 2005 and 2007. He worked with the art manufacturer Daler Rowney in their relaunch of the System3 Acrylic range, producing paintings for the ad campaign and demonstrating the versatility of the paint at various events and on live television.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.2 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 31, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52558089257267,"sku":"9781800921610","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/9QG34nCl819781800921610.webp?v=1761205979","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-acrylics-companion-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}