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| Altered Surfaces: Using Acrylic Paints With Gels, Mediums, Grounds & Pastes | 
 enlarge | Author: Chris Cozen
Publisher: Design Originals
Category: Book
Buy New: $16.99
Buy New/Used from $15.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  (8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 29007
Media: Paperback
Pages: 51
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2
ISBN: 1574216368
Dewey Decimal Number: 751
EAN: 9781574216363
ASIN: 1574216368
Publication Date: January 15, 2008
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Altered Surfaces December 31, 2008
This book was just the book I was looking for! It helped me utilize the gel mediums that I had but didn't know how to use to the maximum.
 ideas are great, pictures & directions vague; falls short December 30, 2008
I though it was a good book to explain & demo the different types of media & had some great visual examples. But for a beginner to mediums, it was vague with poor visuals that did not match the steps. Many of the steps are not represented with pictures or are incomplete. I found it frustrating to follow. I have several other books, including "Acrylic Revolution" which were more helpful.
Wonderful Resource Book - November 20, 2008
This is a terrific book, with great fundamentals, and lots of product knowledge! A definite must have! Enjoy sharing the workshops!
Disappointment!!! October 21, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Beware! This "book" is only 50 pages long. It should be classified as a "booklet" created by and for Golden products. The photos are so small it is very difficult to see what the author is trying to teach. I know Chris Cozen is a Golden Working Artist, but she really should indicate that Liquitex and other producers of art mediums and gels offer similar products, often at much lower prices. Do your research.
The photography and ideas are very good, but the 'book'should be twice as many pages, the photos twice as large and the author should do more illustrated step-by-step photos of what she is trying to teach. Someone got greedy on this one.
If you can only afford one good book on versatile mediums and gels, buy "Acrylic Revolution" by Nancy Reyner, another Golden Working Artist. Patty Brady's (another Golden WA) book is due out later this year, but IF I buy it, I will take a very critical look at the length. I wish I could have looked inside this book first.
I am a professional acrylic painter and teacher and am always looking for new ways to create in this amazing medium. This purchase was a disappointment.
Exactly what you need to know. September 11, 2008
This book covers every product that you have ever wanted to know how to use in your art. The descriptions are complete and easy to understand. The author also gives great examples of the multiple uses of each product. All in all, this book is definately worth purchasing. It is one you will turn to again and again over the years you continue to be an artist.
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