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.
Regardless of your medium, a solid understanding of color and its applications is essential.
Petite in size but packed with information
, this fresh, contemporary take on the subject of color features
step-by-step projects
and
practical tips and techniques
to put color knowledge to effective use.
From
pigment characteristics
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.
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
.
Begin with an overview of
color in the history of art
and the
science behind color
Then learn
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
!