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In the 25th anniversary edition of Making Color Sing, Jeanne Dobie teaches you new ways to think about color and make it work for you, through 31 clear, easy-to-follow exercises. No color exists in isolation; colors are always interacting with one another. As this nationally recognized author explains, understanding color relationships is the key to successful painting.
Do you know how to use the push and pull of warm and cool colors to create a feeling of space? Can you generate exciting vibrations through the interplay of complements? Have you ever considered disguising one color in a scene to accent another color? All these possibilities—and more—are discussed and clarified with illustrations.
The lessons on color lead into another essential painting consideration: composition and design. Painting is much more than copying what you see. It involves finding a structure that allows you to organize and thus communicate your impressions and reactions. Dobie encourages artists to experiment with different arrangements of shapes and values to build a dynamic foundation in their paintings. This manual stimulates new ways to think about colour, generating responses that unlock personal creativity and allow artists to express themselves with paint.
Publisher : Watson-Guptill; 25th Anniversary ed. edition (January 11, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 0823031152
ISBN-13 : 978-0823031153
Item Weight : 1.4 pounds
Dimensions : 8.3 x 0.45 x 11 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s color theory stunning and a great reference for watercolor. They also say it’s informative, helpful, and a good consolidation of information. Readers describe the style of explanation as easy to read, simple, and elegant.
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