The Art of Paint Pouring by Amanda VanEver

The Art of Paint Pouring by Amanda VanEver ISBN-13: 9781633227378 Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing Released: May 21, 2019

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
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 manyhow-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 color theory and how to choose paint colors 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-recognized 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.


My Review:
The Art of Paint Pouring instructs complete beginners in what you need to know to do your own acrylic paint-pouring. The author started with the tools and materials. She explained which acrylic paints can be used, how to add pouring medium and water, how you make cells in the finished painting, tips when using canvas or wood (or other) surfaces, and more. She briefly covered color theory and listed a number of her favorite color combinations. She also covered how to finish a piece: tips on drying, cleaning, and using resin or varnish to protect your painting.

The actual projects were basically step-by-step instructions on how to do various pouring techniques. You can use your own color combinations, and your finished project will be unique. She taught how to do a dirty pour, flip cup, puddle pour, tree ring, dip, swipe, colander pour, chain pull, striation, hammer, and negative space. She also showed how to use acrylic skins or pours to make jewelry, seasonal ornaments, bookmarks, coasters, and magnets. The photographs clearly showed the different steps, and the instructions were easy to understand. Overall, I'd recommend this book to those interested in trying paint pouring.


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