The versatility of acrylics has made it one of the most popular media among amateur artists. Here Soraya explores the medium in detail, encouraging readers to work with acrylics creatively and to experiment with different techniques to achieve exciting and dramatic effects.

Exploring the medium of acrylics in detail, Soraya explains the various types of acrylics - paints and inks - and the different ways they can be used, covering the techniques for both watercolour and opaque style.

With the use of practical exercises, studio tips and step-by-step demonstrations, Soraya focuses on a broad range of subjects, from flowers and still life, to animals, birds and landscapes. She also introduces the works of several other professional artists to provide a broader view of different styles of acrylic painting.

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This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to achieve successful acrylics in just 30 minutes – ideal for the busy amateur artist who doesn’t have too much time to paint.

Many people think they don't have enough time to paint, but in this attractive guide Soraya encourages quick and simple learning. By working with just a few materials and focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to achieve successful paintings in no more than half an hour. And for those artists who already have a little painting experience, learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style and paint more spontaneously.

All the main topics are covered, from choosing the right equipment and learning about colour and tone to techniques – both the watercolour technique and the opaque technique – creating textures and composition. There are practical projects and step-by-step demonstrations as well as helpful tips and checklists. Subjects covered include flowers, water, still life, animals and birds, figures, buildings and landscapes.

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Soraya's vibrant and exciting style has made her one of the most in-demand teachers of acrylic painting in the UK today. Acrylic paints, in all their many forms, have some truly amazing qualities as Soraya demonstrates in this superb new DVD. There are four full demonstrations on this DVD in which Soraya shows how to use the different types of acrylic available today.

Running time Approx 2 hours.

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Buy a gift voucher for that special person or occasion (Birthdays etc). We can email a voucher to any email address or for an extra £5 we can send you a printed gift voucher (A5 card with one of Soraya's paintings on the front) that is personalized to your own requirements and sent to any address in mainland uk. The vouchers can be redeemed against Artwork, Prints or Workshops, it's your choice. 

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GIFT VOUCHER 

Buy a gift voucher for that special person or occasion (Birthdays etc). We can email a voucher to any email address or for an extra £5 we can send you a printed gift voucher (A5 card with one of Soraya's paintings on the front) that is personalized to your own requirements and sent to any address in mainland uk. The vouchers can be redeemed against Artwork, Prints or Workshops, it's your choice. 

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GIFT VOUCHER 

Buy a gift voucher for that special person or occasion (Birthdays etc). We can email a voucher to any email address or for an extra £5 we can send you a printed gift voucher (A5 card with one of Soraya's paintings on the front) that is personalized to your own requirements and sent to any address in mainland uk. The vouchers can be redeemed against Artwork, Prints or Workshops, it's your choice. 

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GIFT VOUCHER 

Buy a gift voucher for that special person or occasion (Birthdays etc). We can email a voucher to any email address or for an extra £5 we can send you a printed gift voucher (A5 card with one of Soraya's paintings on the front) that is personalized to your own requirements and sent to any address in mainland uk. The vouchers can be redeemed against Artwork, Prints or Workshops, it's your choice. 

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Soraya's Latest Book

Painting in mixed media combines all the excitement and potential of different materials and techniques, while giving the artist the opportunity to express themselves without any of the limitations of each separate medium. Whether you love the vibrancy of pastels, the versatility of acrylics or the dynamism of collage, this book shows you how to combine them to make a unique piece of art. Alongside Soraya's beautiful paintings, it encourages the artist to express themselves, to experiment with their own creative ideas and to enjoy the magical potential of painting in mixed media.

£22 Including post and packing

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A great guide for painters who want to experiment with mixed media and make their landscape paintings more adventurous. Popular artist and teacher, Soraya French, encourages readers to experiment with mixing media and to create more adventurous paintings and broaden their artistic horizons. The media that Soraya uses in this book are acrylics, pastels and collage and she shows how to bring the best out of mixing these media with handy tips, some simple projects and several step-by-step demonstrations. Landscape, and the way it changes over the seasons, is the ideal subject for experimenting with different textural effects using mixed media. Contemporary Landscapes in Mixed Media is divided into four seasonal chapters, with each section dealing with the colours, shapes, patterns and textures particular to each season. There is information on mixing colours relevant to each season, as well as interesting ways of painting flowers and other details of nature, how to create exciting compositions, and how to add architectural aspects within the landscape. In some landscapes figures may be added in order to animate the composition and create a narrative. This practical and inspirational book will help and encourage the reader to explore the fascinating potential of mixed media and to adopt a freer attitude in their painting.

£25 Including post and packing

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