-- Columbus, NY, February 3, 2009

GOLDEN Working Artists Program Director, Patti Brady, Publishes North Light Book

GOLDEN Working Artists Program Director, Patti Brady, publishes Rethinking Acrylic, a comprehensive look at acrylic techniques through North Light Books, a division of F+W Media. In Rethinking Acrylic, Radical Solutions for Exploiting the World's Most Versatile Medium, Brady explores the versatility of the acrylic medium and its ability to mimic oil paint, watercolor, gouache and encaustic. This book takes artists using acrylic in traditional painting forms to a unique level of experimentation and manipulation.

"As the Director of the Working Artists Program, I have the luxury of sharing acrylic's infinite possibilities with artists every day," said Artist Patti Brady. "Writing the book allowed me to share my passion and love of thick, luscious, paint with an even broader audience, hopefully bringing increased inspiration, creativity and exploration to the art community. That's where the excitement lies - witnessing the 'spark' in a fellow artist."

In addition, throughout the pages of the book, artwork from 19 professional international artists is included, sure to act as inspiration and fodder for all readers alike. With each page turn, an entirely new technique is realized for contemporary artists everywhere.

Artist and Educator Patti Brady has developed curriculum for acrylic classes for artists and art educators. She currently has trained and manages 42 national and international artists for the GOLDEN Working Artist Program in the US, Canada, Korea, France, Austria, Spain, Mexico and the Netherlands. Her paintings and prints have been exhibited nationally and reviewed by the New York Times. She has exhibited at the Brand Library, Glendale, CA; Arch Gallery, Chicago, IL; Mills College, Oakland, CA; U.C. Berkeley, CA; and Greenville Museum, Lander College, University of South Carolina, Furman University and the Governor's School, all in South Carolina. To learn about Patti Brady, go to www.pattibrady.com. For more about the GOLDEN Working Artists Program or the artists in the program, go to http://www.goldenpaints.com/artist/aboutwap.php.

To purchase the book, check with your local art supply retailer, Michael's location or your local book store.

About Golden Artist Colors, Inc.

Located in its 100,000-square-foot facility in rural Columbus, N.Y., GOLDEN's 147 employees are committed to producing materials that encourage exploration of form and concept, while assuring archival integrity. GOLDEN takes pride in the fact that its Custom Lab is the only facility of its kind, dedicated to designing products to the specifications of individual artists. Developing paints to meet exacting criteria is the specialty of GOLDEN's custom operations. As a natural progression from our initiatives in the fine arts market, GOLDEN established Paintworks, the commercial paint and coatings division of Golden Artist Colors, Inc. It provides commercial and OEM clients with paint making technology, toll manufacturing and integrated solutions. GOLDEN Paintworks can design a full solution to a coatings project based on its expertise designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling high performance paints and coatings. The company also assists customers with complex production, packaging and regulatory issues. For more information about Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and its comprehensive product offering, call 1-800-959-6543 or visit the company's Web site at www.goldenpaints.com.