Vibrant AcrylicsHashim Akib
Taschenbuch
This exciting book from first-time author Hashim Akib, 2009 S A A Artist of the Year, is much more about the process of painting than it is about the mechanics of applying paint. As Hashim says, " The best tool for learning to paint is to paint", and his colourful and fluent artworks can't fail to encourage you to do just that. < P>< P> The book is filled with tips and demonstrations, but also with light, colour and urgency that all fully justify the use of Vibrant in the title. Hashim paints in a heavy impasto style that creates a sense of movement and vitality to subjects that include landscapes, portraits, buildings and animals. Intriguingly, he also works from a coloured ground that sets off the overpainting that follows, bringing everything forward as a result and giving real depth to light and shade. < P>< P> In the portrait project, Hashim describes the importance of acclimatising to the scene by creating colour layers, giving depth and texture. His urban-scape project is a great example of how to break a complex scene down into simple, manageable shapes. < P>< P> Book: Search Press . Paperback . 128 Pages . Colour throughout
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