Color and How to Use It (AL05)
Publishing Details
Color and How to Use It (AL05)
By (Author) William F
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Walter Foster Publishing
22nd April 2003
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Paintings and painting
Painting, drawing and art manuals
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Art and artists
752
Physical Properties
64
Width 165mm, Height 242mm
Description
From the most delicate pastel tint to the boldest bright hue, colour is a vitally important tool to you as an artist. Whether your preferred medium is acrylic, oil, or watercolour, a strong understanding of colour and its applications is essential. includes in-depth information on colour theory, important properties of colour and light, and the fundamentals of colour mixing. This comprehensive guide will teach you what colour is, how it works, and how to make it work for you in your paintings.
Author Bio
William F. Powell 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. His work has been represented in major galleries and reproduced in the form of illustrations, prints, and limited-edition collector's plates. He has been professionally involved in fine art, commercial art, and illustration for more than 45 years. His experience as an instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, colored pencil, and pastel with subjects ranging from landscapes and seascapes to still life, portraiture, and wildlife. He holds awards for the technical side of his art, which has been used in major space and environmental programs.
