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# DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics

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Review: Indispensable for the Beginner - 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!
Review: Great for a beginner! - 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #536,905 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #81 in Acrylic Painting #388 in Arts & Photography Study & Teaching #36,779 in Reference (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (434) |
| Dimensions  | 8.56 x 0.24 x 10.88 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0789432870 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0789432872 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 72 pages |
| Publication date  | June 8, 1998 |
| Publisher  | Dorling Kindersley |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Indispensable for the Beginner
*by K***. on August 15, 2006*

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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for a beginner!
*by S***A on June 15, 2014*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must-have Book For Acrylic Painters
*by A***R on December 10, 2013*

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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