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readsewknit's review against another edition
4.0
I have always had creative leanings, although my original expressions tend towards writing and knitting, not drawing or painting. However, that's more of a lack of training and skill, not a lack of interest. When my older sister visited me in my first home after college, she decided we'd make a series of paintings for my walls. What followed was an informative couple days as she taught me that white flowers aren't just white, for instance, that upon closer inspection, there are shades of gray, even greens and blues visible.
When I picked up Colorways: Acrylic Animals by Megan Wells and I saw her whimsical paintings, I couldn't help but remember those earlier lessons. Wells offers step-by-step techniques, touches on color theory, and discusses tool and paint selections; her use of color is vibrant and engaging. Everyone will find an animal they want to try their hand at, whether it's the rooster, the raccoon, the elephant, or any of the others included. I look forward to carving out time and using this book to guide my girls and me through some creative exercises.
(I received a digital ARC from Quarto Publishing Group via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)
When I picked up Colorways: Acrylic Animals by Megan Wells and I saw her whimsical paintings, I couldn't help but remember those earlier lessons. Wells offers step-by-step techniques, touches on color theory, and discusses tool and paint selections; her use of color is vibrant and engaging. Everyone will find an animal they want to try their hand at, whether it's the rooster, the raccoon, the elephant, or any of the others included. I look forward to carving out time and using this book to guide my girls and me through some creative exercises.
(I received a digital ARC from Quarto Publishing Group via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
5.0
I received a copy of Colorways: Acrylic Animals through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Colorways: Acrylic Animals is a really cute and inspiring guide. I loved the art style included, and personally found both the style and the guide to be soothing. I felt like the way Megan Wells explained everything made a lot of sense, and made the idea of getting started a lot less intimidating than it can sometimes be.
This book covers a little bit of everything, which is always a plus in my book. There are the basics, of course. The tools of the trade, how to create certain effects in paint, and so on. I particularly enjoyed the paint effects sections, but that’s just my personal preference.
The book then went on to covering color theory, which is an important, but difficult to explain basic of the art world. From there it moved on to actual projects; taking us step by step through a variety of different projects. It was brilliant seeing a piece slowly come together on the pages. It was educational as well, as intended.
I have to confess that while I adore all animal portraits, I did find myself particularly drawn to this style. I really enjoyed the lighter and freer style. It made everything feel so alive and genuine. I felt like it would apply especially well to pets – as there’s nothing better than seeing their endearing personality shining through.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Colorways: Acrylic Animals is a really cute and inspiring guide. I loved the art style included, and personally found both the style and the guide to be soothing. I felt like the way Megan Wells explained everything made a lot of sense, and made the idea of getting started a lot less intimidating than it can sometimes be.
This book covers a little bit of everything, which is always a plus in my book. There are the basics, of course. The tools of the trade, how to create certain effects in paint, and so on. I particularly enjoyed the paint effects sections, but that’s just my personal preference.
The book then went on to covering color theory, which is an important, but difficult to explain basic of the art world. From there it moved on to actual projects; taking us step by step through a variety of different projects. It was brilliant seeing a piece slowly come together on the pages. It was educational as well, as intended.
I have to confess that while I adore all animal portraits, I did find myself particularly drawn to this style. I really enjoyed the lighter and freer style. It made everything feel so alive and genuine. I felt like it would apply especially well to pets – as there’s nothing better than seeing their endearing personality shining through.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
jessdarlin's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Netgallery and the publisher for providing me for a digital arc for my honest review.
Inside the book "Colorways: Acrylic Animals" Megan offers us 12 projects to paint along with. Each project includes step-by-step instructional images, as well as helpful tips and tricks. The beginning of the book briefly explains the basics of acrylic painting and color theory.
You can tell Megan Wells really knows her stuff. I loved her explaination of the order of operations. She explained painting in a way that really clicked for me. Not even my painting professors were able to do that. I can't wait to apply these tips to teaching my students!
Inside the book "Colorways: Acrylic Animals" Megan offers us 12 projects to paint along with. Each project includes step-by-step instructional images, as well as helpful tips and tricks. The beginning of the book briefly explains the basics of acrylic painting and color theory.
You can tell Megan Wells really knows her stuff. I loved her explaination of the order of operations. She explained painting in a way that really clicked for me. Not even my painting professors were able to do that. I can't wait to apply these tips to teaching my students!
librarianryan's review
4.0
This is a great primer if you have never tried to paint with acrylics. Even if you have painted with other mediums, you will find something in this book that you didn’t know, or that will make you a better artist. It starts with small lessons and ideas, and then works it way through full step by step projects that you can copy, play, and learn from.
jessdarlin's review
5.0
Thank you to Netgallery and the publisher for providing me for a digital arc for my honest review.
Inside the book "Colorways: Acrylic Animals" Megan offers us 12 projects to paint along with. Each project includes step-by-step instructional images, as well as helpful tips and tricks. The beginning of the book briefly explains the basics of acrylic painting and color theory.
You can tell Megan Wells really knows her stuff. I loved her explaination of the order of operations. She explained painting in a way that really clicked for me. Not even my painting professors were able to do that. I can't wait to apply these tips to teaching my students!
Inside the book "Colorways: Acrylic Animals" Megan offers us 12 projects to paint along with. Each project includes step-by-step instructional images, as well as helpful tips and tricks. The beginning of the book briefly explains the basics of acrylic painting and color theory.
You can tell Megan Wells really knows her stuff. I loved her explaination of the order of operations. She explained painting in a way that really clicked for me. Not even my painting professors were able to do that. I can't wait to apply these tips to teaching my students!
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