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Color and How to Use It (Artist's Library series #05)
by William F. Powell
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Walter Foster (1984-01-01)
ISBN: 0929261054
Brand: Walter Foster Publishing
EAN: 9780929261058
UPC: 050283050056
Dewey Decimal #: 701
Binding/Media: Paperback - 64 pages
SKU: P0041-Color-R
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Tight binding, clean unmarked pages, very light corner tip wear.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product 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
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Customer Reviews
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This book is great basic design text.
Rating  (4)
Date: 1999-02-11
4 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
It is easy to follow and gives a great deal of information that is best delivered in illustrations.The painting samples could be better but the content is useful and easy to access.
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