CINCINNATI. OHIO
ISBN-13: 978-1-60061-580-1 (EPUB)
About the Author
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Lee Hammond painting in her studio in Overland Park, Kansas.
Polly "Lee" Hammond is an illustrator and art instructor from the Kansas City area. She owns and operates a private art studio called Take It To Artm, where she teaches realistic drawing and painting. Lee was raised and educated in Lincoln, Nebraska, and she established her career in illustration and teaching in Kansas City. Although she has lived all over the country, she will always consider Kansas City home. Lee has been an author with North Light Books since 1994.She also writes and illustrates artides for other publications such as The Artist's Magazine. Lee is continuing to develop new art instruction books for North Light and has also begun illustrating childreds books. Fine art and limited-edition prints of her work will also be offered soon. Lee lives in Overland Park, Kansas, along with her family. You may contact Lee via e-mail at
[email protected] visit her website at www.LeeHarnrnond.com.
Foreword There are many books about the many ways one can create a work of art. But what makes each painting different? If we all painted the same way or viewed things in the same fashion, we would need only one book to learn fiom. But life isdt that simple, thank goodness!The reason we have so many books to choose fiom is that each of us is unique. For that reason, especially in art, there is dearly no real "right" or "wrong" way-just many different and wonderfd approaches. As creative people, we can experiment and choose the techniques that fit our personal styles. This book is all about my technique for painting with acrylics. I will never say that it is the right way or the only way to paint. If you have never painted with acrylics before, this book will be a good introduction to the medium. As you paint the projects in this book, you may find that my approach feels natural to you, or you may discover your own way of painting. Have fun buying other books on the subject of acrylics (there are many great ones out there) and comparing how each artist tackles the medium. Explore and experiment. Learn from all you do so that you can make your own unique statement with your art. Most of all, relax and enjoy the pro-
getting started
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understanding color
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basic techniques
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With L&s technqw, anyone can draw and paint!
Lee shows you basic brushwork, shadmg and drawing methods with @t aercises.
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CHAPTER 5
landscapes
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