Color Theory

<b>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. </b> <p/>Regardless of your medium a solid understanding of color and its applications is essential. <b>Petite in size but packed with information</b> this fresh contemporary take on the subject of color features <b>step-by-step projects </b>and <b>practical tips and techniques </b>to put color knowledge to effective use. <p/>From pigment characteristics and color mixing to color psychology you'll find all the insight you need to make dynamic harmonious and meaningful color choices in your own works of art. <p/>You'll 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; and an inspiring collection of fresh and contemporary artwork. <p/><ul><li>Begin with an overview of color in the history of art and the science behind color.</li><li>Then learn color basics: the color wheel; hue saturation and value; color and value; color temperature; color relativity; and color schemes.</li><li>Everything you need to know about pigments and paints is detailed next.</li><li>With these essentials covered move on to integrate color with your compositions and painting style as a means of expression.</li></ul><br>Harness the power of color in your painting with <i>Color Theory</i>!