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Follow these 4 simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations: STEP ONE Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint--for example, "Broccoli."STEP TWO Find the Color Recipe with the subject's recipe number ("81") and a photo of the actual paint mixture.STEP THREE Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color.STEP FOUR Mix the color. It's that easy!Also Includes Instruction in Color Theory, Color Value Mixing, Graying Color Naturally, Mixing Flesh and Portrait Colors, Rendering Skies and Clouds.The plastic Color Mixing Grids (included) ensure accurate paint measurements!
List of contents
Before You Begin
Instructions
Color Theory
Color Mixing for Oil & Acrylic
Color Mixing for Watercolor
Color Mixing for Portraits
Color Mixing for Landscapes
Color Index
Color Index—Portraits
Color Index—Landscapes
Oil/Acrylic Conversion Chart
About the Author
About the author
William F. Powell was an internationally recognized artist and one of America’s foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill studied at the Art Student’s Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. He was professionally involved in fine art, commercial art, and technical illustrations for more than 45 years. His experience as an art instructor included oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel—with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. He also authored a number of art instruction books, including several popular Walter Foster titles. As a renowned master of color, Bill conducted numerous “Color Mixing and Theory” workshops throughout the U.S. His expertise in color theory also led him to author and illustrate several articles and an educational series of 11 articles entitled “Color in Perspective” for a national art magazine. Additionally, he performed as an art consultant for national space programs and for several artist’s paint manufacturers. Bill’s work included the creation of background sets for films, model making, animated cartoons and films for computer mockup programs. He produced instructional painting, color mixing, and drawing art videos.
Summary
1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is a comprehensive color-mixing resource for painters of all skill levels.
