In addition to their two styles being so different yet so complementary, the text is just filled with information and encouragement. They talk and illustrate working with a simple glaze, about many different ways to create the dreamy layered look that's so fabulous in mixed media, how to apply and work with texture and more.
The book takes you through developing a painting from the beginning canvas (or paper or whatever) prep right through constructing layers, building a structure, adding texture, using color to emphasize and so much more. It's spiral bound so it lays nice and flat to keep beside you on the worktable as you try their ideas.
The next time you find yourself with a few extra dollars, or need to get to $25 at Amazon, or just want a beautiful, inspirational book for your art shelves, I highly recommend this book.
(No I don't know Chris or Julie, though I've seen their blog, nor do I know anyone related to this book - I just love it and you will too.)
Well it sounds like something that I should have. I have always been an advocate of oils, but lately have tried a little with acrylic. It is much easier to clean up than oils that is for sure. But acrylic certainly gives you more opportunities for mixed medium, I would guess.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Terrie. I've lost count of how many wonderful art technique books I've purchased from Amazon. lol I learn something from every one even if I don't actually attempt all the techniques :).
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Nice review thanks! I will check it out. xox
ReplyDeleteIt's on my wish list...so thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say thanks for this great review. I hope you have been trying some of the techniques!
ReplyDeletegood to know! I like both of their styles and have been watching the publication announcements of this and wondering if I should buy it. Bumping it up higher on my wish list now!
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