Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting

By Jo Toye,

Book cover of Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting: Fun, Creative and Innovative Techniques

Book description

Built around the concepts of play and practice, Jo Toye embraces experimentation and innovation. Focusing on technique, line and "working small," she shares a host of unusual techniques and works with unusual materials.
As many acrylic artists do, Jo creates primarily (but not exclusively) abstract art. Her emphasis on line…

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1 author picked Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Abstract Explorations has many projects that will take you from start to finish.

She has a limited number of products to use, and her compositions are strong and consistent throughout the book. I think the strengths are the creative ways she shows you how to use traditional tools like stencils, stamps, and pens.

The idea of beginning a painting with a black background and adding resist lines before adding color lends itself to a powerful value range.

There are beautiful color combinations that you will want to try and the compositions are fresh and energized.

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