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Art of Paint Pouring

Tips, techniques, and step-by-step instructions for creating colorful poured art in acrylic
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The Art of Paint Pouring by Amanda VanEver offers a comprehensive guide to the innovative technique of creating art by pouring acrylic paint. The book includes easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and detailed instructions on various pouring methods such as swiping and direct pouring. It covers essential topics like tools and materials, affordable supplies, basic colour theory, paint consistency, and workspace cleanliness, making it accessible to artists of all skill levels.
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Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists interested in exploring contemporary craft and acrylic paint pouring techniques.

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Create beautiful artwork by pouring paint onto a canvas! Features step-by-step instructions and how-to projects for learning the fun, innovative, and creative paint-pouring technique.

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Learn the creative, innovative technique of making art by pouring paint with The Art of Paint Pouring! Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book will help artists of any skill level make colorful, textured art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas.

There are many techniques for making poured art, and this book details them all. You will learn to swipe, pour, and more using the many how-to projects provided in this book. Also included are chapters on the following: tools and materials, including affordable options for items that will help you create poured art; basic colour theory and how to choose paint colours that will create pleasing mixtures; eye-catching full-page artwork; tips for creating the paint consistency that you want; and instructions for keeping your work area clean, even while working with a potentially messy technique.

Written and illustrated by a well-recognised paint-pouring artist, The Art of Paint Pouring is a comprehensive reference that eliminates the need to search online for multiple videos that you would continually have to pause and re-watch. If you are new to paint pouring, you will love the beginners' tips and instructions that allow anyone to master this contemporary craft.

Start creating stunning works of poured art with The Art of Paint Pouring.

Series: Fluid Art Series

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Artist Amanda VanEver starts with the basics and demonstrates 11 acrylic pouring techniques, yielding striking visual textures and abstract patterns. Artists Magazine

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633227378

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing

Illustration: 418 color images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Amanda VanEver is a self-taught artist and librarian in Dayton, NV. She enjoys the versatility of acrylic paint and the vast array of techniques that can be used with fluid art. Amanda credits her abilities to the artists willing to share their tricks, tips, and techniques for different styles of fluid acrylic painting. She learned to created poured art using Facebook groups and YouTube videos. Every week, Amanda films her processes and answers questions on YouTube. She sells her artwork locally in Carson City, NV, as well as through her Etsy shop.

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