Barron's - All About Techniques Series
All About Techniques Series
Master professional painting techniques for gallery-ready work
Mastering acrylics or oils requires more than following basic instructions, it demands understanding the full range of what these media can do. These Barron's guides systematically break down professional techniques, from fundamental material selection through advanced application methods. The acrylic volume explores how plastic-based pigments can mimic watercolor transparency or oil-like depth while maintaining their distinctive brilliance and quick-drying advantages. The oil painting guide starts with practical decisions about pigments, canvas, and equipment, then progresses through brush and knife techniques, color theory, and genre-specific approaches for landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and figure work.
Written for advanced students and practicing artists, both books function as technical references rather than beginner primers. Each technique receives detailed analysis, not just what to do, but why it works and how to adapt it. This depth helps you develop a professional finish in your work, the kind of surface quality and technical confidence that comes from understanding your materials thoroughly. Keep these on your studio shelf for those moments when you need to solve a specific technical challenge or push your current skill set into new territory.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Advanced instruction for experienced artists
- Step-by-step professional technique demonstrations
- Comprehensive coverage of medium-specific methods
- Detailed guidance on materials and tools
- Color theory and application principles
- Multiple subject matter tutorials included
- Creates polished, professional-quality results
