Vibrant Acrylic Painting

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Vibrant Acrylics

A 128-page paperback book by Hashim Akib.

Vibrant Acrylics book by Hashim Akib


“The best tool for learning how to paint is to paint.” -Hashim Akib


This book showcases Hashim Akib’s distinctive acrylic artwork and includes a colourful introduction to vibrant acrylic painting, basic techniques explained through clear step-by-step instructions, examples and photographs, and six inspiring projects. Not all the projects are for beginners.

Be prepared for a vibrant and different approach to using acrylics. With infectious energy and enthusiasm, Hashim Akib shows how acrylics can be used in unusual, surprising ways to create beautiful paintings full of life, atmosphere and colour. Step-by-step demonstrations, exercises and expert advice illustrate his simple, yet effective techniques and there are many inspiring examples of what can be achieved. This extensive book details step-by-step projects that include urban landscapes, pet portraits and abstracts. Neither beginners nor more experienced artists will want to be without this book.

Vibrant Acrylics book by Hashim Akib

Vibrant Acrylics book by Hashim Akib

Vibrant Acrylics book by Hashim Akib


Hashim Akib

Hashim Akib is a painter, illustrator and much sought after workshop tutor.

“My style has changed over the years from extremely detailed paintings to a much bolder, freer, impressionistic approach. I realised having worked in a highly detailed way the method was all about obsession and nowadays it’s definitely all about the passion.”


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Image at the top:
“Sunrise”
Acrylic painting by Hashim Akib from the book.

Julie Caves is a long-standing contributor to Jackson’s Art Blog and previously served as its Editor for ten years. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of art materials, she writes in-depth articles, particularly about oil and acrylic painting, bringing an extensive research background to each piece. Julie studied journalism in California, fine art at the University of Texas at Austin, and completed both an MA at Camberwell College of Art and the Turps Studio Painting Programme in London. She exhibits her work regularly and continues to write part-time for the blog.

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