Understanding Color (How to Draw and Paint series #154)
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Book Description
Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone.
Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again.
What you'll learn from this book ...
• An introduction to the color wheel and its uses
• How to lighten and darken color properly
• Methods for correctly mixing and using grays
• How to plan color schemes to depict different times of day
• Tips for creating drama and for using monochromatic color schemes
• Hints for painting landscape elements and details, such as water drops
• A step-by-step method for developing a painting
• Techniques for painting with a knife
From the Publisher
Dear Art Enthusiast,
Today may be your fist time using a Walter Foster art book, or it may be the continuation of a long-term relationship with our products. Either way, this book will delight you.
Like all of our art books, this title was written with careful attention to detail. It includes detailed illustrations that will bring you a satisfying learning experience and hours of enjoyment. Walter Foster Publishing knows that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And while you may not be in a position to take private lessons, Walter Foster offers you the next best thing--step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books that are entertaining and affordable.
Our books are authored by some of the best artists in America, and you can be sure our quality standards and color presentations are at the highest possible levels. For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing instructional art books and products to million of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. Most of all, we hope you have fun in the process!
Understanding Color (How to Draw and Paint series #154)
Understanding Color (How to Draw and Paint series #154),William F. Powell,Walter Foster Publishing,1560101679,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Color Theory
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