{"product_id":"101-textures-in-oil-and-acrylic-practical-techniques-for-rendering-a-variety-of-surfaces-9781633226869","title":"101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic: Practical Techniques for Rendering a Variety of Surfaces","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e101 Textures in Oil \u0026amp; Acrylic\u003c\/i\u003e features step-by-step instructions for mastering a variety of the most common surfaces--sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, bark, fabrics, stone, grass, and many more--in oil and acrylic paint. Each page features two similar textures for readers to paint using the easy-to-follow steps.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Half the battle of achieving precise, realistic results in oil and acrylic painting comes down to one's ability to accurately render surfaces and textures--a challenging feat for even experienced artists. Although many art instruction books focus on learning to paint specific subjects, many fall short when it comes to offering instruction on techniques that help one capture textures adequately. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003e101 Textures in Oil \u0026amp; Acrylic\u003c\/i\u003e, experienced and talented artist Mia Tavonatti provides artists with the \u003cb\u003eessential skills \u003c\/b\u003erequired to render realistic surfaces in oil and acrylic. Artists will discover \u003cb\u003etips and tricks\u003c\/b\u003e for working with both mediums, as well as a variety of techniques, including \u003cb\u003eblending\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elayering\u003c\/b\u003e, working with oil and acrylic mediums, creating an \u003cb\u003eunderpainting\u003c\/b\u003e, and more. In addition to valuable \u003cb\u003estep-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e, general color recommendations offer a quick start guide. This helpful guide includes an index for fast and easy reference, while a short gallery at the end of the book represents various textures in finished works of art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With its broad range of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips, \u003ci\u003e101 Textures in Oil \u0026amp; Acrylic\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have art instruction book for artists of all skill levels, sure to be referenced time and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMia Tavonatti\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist with a variety of interests, including a strong passion for painting and drawing. She moved from Michigan to California to attend art school at California State University, Long Beach, where she earned her BFA and MFA in illustration. She has also studied painting abroad, and she loves to spend her summers painting in Greece. Mia has exhibited her work extensively, both in Europe and throughout the United States. She is the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, and her work can be seen on more than 45 book covers and in several magazines. In addition to her illustrative work, she has created a number of murals and commissions for restaurants, private residences, and corporations. She teaches illustration and painting at the Art Institute of Southern California in Laguna Beach and currently resides in Costa Mesa, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Walter Foster Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50422055928082,"sku":"9781633226869","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a3ba722b-20a7-441c-806e-cde9c478f498.jpg?v=1729521736","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/101-textures-in-oil-and-acrylic-practical-techniques-for-rendering-a-variety-of-surfaces-9781633226869","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}