Vibrant Acrylics

I had been waiting for this book from Hashim after seeing him demonstrate his methods at the SAA art day in Islington 2011. I was mesmerised at the way mere strokes suddenly become 3D images using imaginative and bold colours. Having read it several times now it has really helped me understand how and why tonal values are far more important than detail in the initial stages and my own art is improving as a result of this. It really makes you think in a different way and Hashim holds your hand through the various projects. Well worth the purchas if you want to improve. Whilst he uses acrylics it works for oils too.

I wanted a book that would help me to loosen up my paintings and this book has done the trick. The step-by-step exercises are useful, especially as you're given the photo that they're based on. Using a broad, flat brush and not pre-mixing the colours leads to a more vibrant and less photographic painting, with less fiddling with details. I recommend this book.

I bought this to add to my self-learning materials during Covid lockdown and have it as one of my two bedtime reading books! I have yet to actually paint a project from the book but have been picking up tips as an amateur. I like the friendly tone and explanations

What can I say.... I love this book and the artist. I saw him work at the SAA 'all about painting' I was so happy when I saw this book for sale (a short demo is never enough to take it all in) it is so full of colour 'vibrant' it shows step by step how to achieve the result you are looking for in a totally different style with colours I would never have thought of to use in this way.Thank you Akim maybe one day I will paint like you I will keep on trying with the help of your great book............

I new what to expect when I pre-ordered Vibrant Acrylics as I have attended many of Hash's workshops but when it came I was supprised how different it was to other artists books. I am used to seeing the vibrancy of his work and his beautiful brush strokes so was thrilled to see in his book how easy it was to follow. I had completed two of the tuition excersise in the first weekend using his tecnique and my photos. What I also liked was that there were swatches for the ground colour. Can't wait for the next book!!