Book cover of Rethinking Acrylic: Radical solutions for exploiting the world's most versatile medium

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Revolutionize your work with acrylics!

Get ready for the creative ride of your life! Tradition is out, experimentation is in with this cutting-edge how-to sampler of techniques to use with acrylic, the world's most versatile medium. Inside, you'll find inventive, non-traditional, downright inspirational ways to paint with acrylic (pour, scrape,…


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1 author picked Rethinking Acrylic as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Patti’s book is a visual feast.

She features several artists working in a wide range of styles. This really shows the dynamic range that can be achieved with acrylic.

She begins with a comprehensive introduction to acrylic paints, even how they are made. If you really like details this book has so many tidbits and treasures but first you have to pull your eyes away from the colorful artwork and actually read.

I discovered many helpful solutions to issues after I sat down one day and read it cover to cover. I love seeing the finished art and it will…

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