Acrylic Painting Mediums and Methods: A Contemporary Guide to Materials, Techniques, and Applications

I have only just received the book so have only just started to skim the surface, but can see already that it will be very helpful, seeing that acrylic mediums are becoming increasingly relevant to acrylic painting. There looks to be very thorough coverage of all types of mediums, how to use them, and how to avoid pitfalls. With lots of lovely examples.

Just looking at the colorful pages makes me happy. LOL Can't wait to try some techniques out of it.

This book is terrific. It explains all the aspects of acrylic painting (including a bit of chemistry about how and why the products work) in a clear and concise manner. Rheni Tauchid really knows her stuff. The illustrations are very helpful and augment the text well. The paper is heavy and glossy, which is a nice extra and the photography is well done. The techniques are clearly explained in sufficient detail to be very helpful for a beginner as well as an intermediate-range artist. Lots of "so THAT'S how (and why) that works" going on in this reader's mind! Great a-ha moments all the way through. Best of all, the author never talks down to the reader. The book is written is a casual conversational style, as though you are sitting together over a cup of coffee. Truly, if you are going to select only one book for acrylic paint education, this is it! Much better than YouTube videos!

Was disappointed. Thought it would cover products I use such as Golden mediums. Only explores the Tri Art brand which I have never heard of. Other brands might not behave as those explored in this book. Haven’t study the book very thoroughly yet. I hope it will be valuable in the end.

This book is phenomenal. There is truly no other like it. As a self taught artist, I’ve personally found it easier to find resources on technique, than it is to find information on how to really use your materials, but this book encapsulates it all. I was hesitant at first because of its price, but after receiving it, I have absolutely NO regrets. The overall layout is clean and the author does a fantastic job at breaking down what some may consider to be a more “complex concept”. The images are sharp, clear, and the book feels like pure quality. I loved the authors story, and I am grateful to have it. Again, I HIGHLY recommend to any artist who wants to learn how to use their materials, without sacrificing their own style.

I couldn’t be more excited ! Exactly what I was looking for and purchased several others and returned before I got to this treasure ! Not only a beautiful hardcover beauty , but has the content of everything you really need to Learn not only the fundamentals but the perfect instruction to help any level painter succeed! I love it ! Author is clear concise and picked the most important fundamental information accompanied with gorgeous & clear illustration. I couldn’t be happier ! I’m so happy I didn’t give up and finally got the book I need ! It is not an abstract gimmick book to teach you generic projects - it’s the opposite, genuine instruction guaranteed to surpass your expectations!

I've been working with acrylics for several years but found the explanations and examples in this book extremely helpful. It would have saved me much trial and error in the beginning, but also explains the reason for certain mistakes or unhappy results even now. Mediums are well covered in this book. I think it is an essential book for working in acrylics.... wish there was an equally detailed book for oils which are my greater love!

FAbulous. Tauchid's knowledge about acrylic painting is outstanding. I own each of her books and continue to use them frequently. Her writing is excellent and her ability to generate excitement for painting in general is unmatched. You can't go wrong purchasing any of her helpful books and each offers something different.

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Ich bin begeistert. Total schöne Abbildungen und sehr gut erklärt sowie die Tipps auch. Das Buch ist in bester Qualität und Farben und Abbildungen auch. Sehr sehr gute Tipps und geht ganz Tief in die Materie der Malmittel. Top !

Lots of information and techniques to try.

"It includes the works of contemporary masters"... I say, which contemporary masters? Adrian Ghenie is a contemporary master. Alex Katz is a contemporary master. Those included in this book are nothing but good crafters. Which is fine. No grudge. Layout, binding and quality of both paper and photos are excellent but this is not a reference for the serious painter. Information is very shallow as well. If you download for free the Acrylic Book by Liquitex, you go through a far more serious technical stuff. P.s. The author seems also a bit confused about the "impasto" and "alla prima" techniques. They can coexist but they're definitely not the same thing.

Acrylic Painting Mediums & Methods by Rhéni Tauchid For those of us that have ever walked through an art store and wondered, 'What all these jars of whitish goo?' (As quoted by Rhéni Tauchid) This beautiful book not only explains what the Mediums are, but also shows you how to work with them. Wonderfully filled with photos, charts and information that gives any artist a clear understanding about how this all works! This is truly the Holy Grail of Goo! For every artist who has ever painted in acrylics and every artist that wants to give it a try, this book is a must have!!!