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Color by Betty Edwards: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors,New
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Millions of people have learned to draw using the methods of Dr. Betty Edwards's bestseller The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Now, much as artists progress from drawing to painting, Edwards moves from blackandwhite into color. This muchawaited new guide distills the enormous existing knowledge about color theory into a practical method of working with color to produce harmonious combinations.Using techniques tested and honed in her fiveday intensive color workshops, Edwards provides a basic understanding of how to see color, how to use it, andfor those involved in art, painting, or designhow to mix and combine hues. Including more than 125 color images and exercises that move from simple to challenging, this volume explains how to:see what is really there rather than what you 'know' in your mind about colored objectsperceive how light affects color, and how colors affect one anothermanipulate hue, value, and intensity of color and transform colors into their oppositesbalance color in stilllife, landscape, figure, and portrait paintingunderstand the psychology of colorharmonize color in your surroundingsWhile we recognize and treasure the beautiful use of color, reproducing what we see can be a challenge. Accessibly unweaving color's complexity, this musthave primer is destined to be an instant classic.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Color by Betty Edwards'? A: The book focuses on mastering the art of mixing colors, providing practical methods for working with color to create harmonious combinations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Color by Betty Edwards'? A: The author is Betty Edwards, known for her bestselling book 'The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain'.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book includes over 125 color images and exercises that range from simple to challenging, helping readers develop an understanding of color theory.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Color by Betty Edwards' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Color by Betty Edwards' published? A: The book was published on September 23, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art? A: Yes, the book is designed to help individuals at various skill levels, including beginners, understand and apply color theory.
- Q: What does the book teach about color perception? A: The book teaches how to see color accurately, how light affects color, and how to manipulate hue, value, and intensity.
- Q: Can this book help with interior design and decoration? A: Yes, it includes insights on harmonizing color in your surroundings, making it beneficial for those interested in art, painting, or design.