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The Artist Articles

Soraya is a regular contributor to The Artist magazine. Her articles vary from reviewing products to a four-part series about colour, figure painting, use of acrylics, mixed media, and many more subjects. To check details of the publications the articles appear in please contact The Artist magazine on 01580 763673. You can browse The Artist magazine online here.

Soraya also writes for the off-shoot magazine StartArt also published by The Artist and Leisure Painter. StartArt is suitable for beginners. The articles have comprehensive text plus brilliantly clear step-by-step illustrations.

Collins 30 Minute Acrylics

Many people think they don’t have enough time to paint, but in this attractive guide Soraya French encourages quick and simple learning. By working with just a few materials and focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to achieve successful paintings in no more than half an hour. And for those artists who already have a little painting experience, learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style and paint more spontaneously.With clear, easy-to-follow advice and ideas presented in a simple approachable way, this book provides a perfect introduction to painting acrylics quickly and easily. Key features include:

• Quick tips • Handy checklists • Practical projects • Step-by-step exercises • Half-hour demonstrations CONTENTS Introduction Essential Equipment Colour and Tone Techniques Creating Textures Quick Studies Composing your Picture The Complete Picture Further Information Index

Format: Hardback Pub date: 03.09.07 Imprint: Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-725650-1 Series: 30-minute Painting Series Price (RP): £7.99

Signed copies available from Soraya at £7.99 plus p&p from 3rd September ‘07. Please contact me by email or telephone.