Index

A

Acrylic paint

brushes for, 9

characteristics of, 8

mediums for, 8

palettes for, 8

surfaces for, 9

techniques with, 14–15

Additives and mediums, 8

Analogous colors, 10

B

Backgrounds

color and, 23, 42, 44, 60, 79, 90

detail in, 60, 71, 94, 100, 102

texture and, 128

treatment of, 91, 99, 104, 123

value and, 23, 61, 77, 89, 96, 130

Blending techniques, 15, 112

Blocking-in technique, 90, 95, 96, 104

Books

stack of, 82–87

teacup and, 42–47

Bottle, Oil & Jasmine, 24–29

Bottles, 56–61

Bottles & Flowers, 122–127

Bowl of Tomatoes, 128–133

Bowls, 62–65, 66–71, 128–133

Bristle brushes, 9, 14

Brushes, 9. See also specific

Brushes, cleaning, 15, 29

Brushstrokes, direction of, 19, 77

Butter, 88–93

C

Candlestick, 115–121

Canvas, 9

Canvas, toning,

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