Color and How to Use It (Artist's Library series #05)
Editorial Reviews Book Description Color is one of the most important and evocative tools an artist uses. And to use color properly in your paintings, it helps to understand it. That's what this book is all about--understanding color and how it works. Here you will learn the important properties of color and light, as well as the fundamentals of color mixing--everything you need to know to make color work for you!
o Learn all about hues, values, complements, and more
o See the way colors affect one another to create different moods
o Practice developing color schemes and how to match colors to your subjects
o Master techniques for utilizing light and color, such as glazing and pointillism
o Discover how color can create a focal point and how to use neutral grays effectively
o Study the 6 simple step-by-step demonstrations provided to see how to apply what you've learned From the Publisher Serious Instruction for Serious Artists
That's what the Artist's Library series is all about! The books in this series will help you expand your creativity, overcome technical obstacles, and explore new media. Each 64-page paperback focuses on the materials and methods of a specific medium and provides step-by-step demonstrations, helpful tips, and plenty of encouragement.
The quality of instruction in this series is unsurpassed. Each book is written and illustrated by a professional artist who specializes in the particular medium and is uniquely qualified to guide the reader to a new level of expertise. Color and How to Use It (Artist's Library series #05)
Color and How to Use It (Artist's Library series #05),William F. Powell,Walter Foster Publishing,0929261054,Architecture,Art,General
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