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This book encourages artists and art students to work creatively with acrylics by experimenting with fresh techniques. The author explains methods of using both acrylic paints for brilliant opaque effects and acrylic inks to produce translucent washes that resemble watercolors. She demonstrates specific aspects of painting, such as shape and form, color, the design element, dramatic lighting, and semi abstract techniques. Practical exercises and step by step demonstration fill the book, along with the work of several guest artist. Approximately 150 illustrations.Author Soraya FrenchISBN 9780764169731Publisher Barron's, 2009