{"product_id":"the-acrylics-companion","title":"The Acrylics Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour pocket-sized, one-stop guide to contemporary acrylics inspiration, practical exercises and exciting ideas for acrylic artists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this innovative, ideas-led mini guide, master artist and best-selling author Hashim Akib showcases the versatility and vibrancy of acrylic painting. Featuring 64 practical exercises and inspiring insights, on a wide range of subjects, from portraiture to the urban landscape and using a variety of approaches, from colour dabbing, working on a base colour and refining chaos into order, this book is ideal for beginner to intermediate artists; it will inspire you with new ideas, push you creatively and encourage you to develop your own artistic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in the series:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Watercolour Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Matthew Palmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"cpBody_cpMainBody_pnlBookContents\" class=\"book-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pnlContentsContent\" class=\"expanding\" data-expander=\"#butExpandToC\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting started\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylics what’s the fuss? 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