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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. From pigment characteristics and color mixing to color psychology, you'll find all the information you need to make dynamic, harmonious, and meaningful color choices in your own works of art.
- Discusses and illustrates the complexities of color and how to use it as a tool for communication;
- Offers tips for creating vibrant mixes, lively blacks, realistic greens, and flesh tones;
- Features an inspiring collection of fresh and contemporary artwork.
List of contents
Introduction
Getting Started
Section 1: The History of Color Color & Art History
What is Color?
Section 2: Color Basics The Color Wheel
Hue, Saturation & Value
Color & Value
Color Temperature
Color Relativity
Color Schemes
Section 3: Pigments & Paints Mineral vs. Modern Pigments
Pigment Properties
Color Mixing
Section 4: Communicating with Color Painting Light & Shadow
Color & Mood
Color & Painting Styles
Color & Composition
Section 5: Color in Action Personal Approaches to Color
Closing Words
About the author
Patti Mollica is an impressionistic and contemporary painter who believes that a painter’s job is to show the viewer the inherent beauty of all subjects and scenes. She is the author of several books on painting, including
Artist Toolbox: Color;
Getting Started: Master the basic theories and techniques of painting in acrylic;
Modern Acrylics;
Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory; and
Color Theory. She was selected by Golden Paints to conduct lectures and facilitate workshops demonstrating “Creative Techniques Using Golden Paints and Mediums.” She lives and works in New York City and Nyack.
Summary
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 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.
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!
