Color Theory: An essential guide to colorfrom basic principles to practical applications (Artists Library)

Color Theory: An essential guide to colorfrom basic principles to practical applications (Artists Library)

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In this essential guide, accomplished artist Patti Mollica walks you through the most important aspects of color theory as they relate to oil and acrylic painting. From pigment characteristics and color mixing to color psychology, youll find all the information you need to make dynamic, harmonious, and meaningful color choices in your own works of art.Regardless of your medium, a solid understanding of color and its applications is essential. With a fresh, contemporary take on the subject of color, this essential guide features stepbystep projects and practical tips and techniques to put color knowledge to effective use.Youll find within: Discussions and illustrations of the complexities of color and how to use it as a tool for communication Tips for creating vibrant mixes, lively blacks, realistic greens, and flesh tones An inspiring collection of fresh and contemporary artwork Color Theory begins with an overview of color in the history of art and the science behind color, followed by a presentation of color basics: the color wheel; hue, saturation, and value; color and value; color temperature; color relativity; and color schemes. Everything you need to know about pigments and paints is detailed next. With these essentials covered, move on to integrate color with your compositions and painting style as a means of expression.Harness the power of color in your painting with Color Theory!

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