Penguin Group (USA) Inc, 2004. - 195 pages. Millions have leaed
to draw by following the methods of Dr. Betty Edwards`s bestselling
book "the new drawing on the right side of the brain". Now, in the
same way that artists progress from drawing to painting, Edwards
moves from the black-and-white of drawing into color. This
much-awaited guide, "color: a course in mastering the art of mixing
colors", provides a practical method of harmonizing combinations of
colors through the use of techniques tested and honed in Dr.
Edwards`s intensive five-day color workshops.
By means of exercises ranging from simple to challenging, illustrated with more than 125 step-by-step images, this book offers a deep understanding of the basic structure of color, including how to see what is really out there rather than what you think you know about colored objects. Intended for the novice in color as well as for more experienced artists and designers, the exercises focus on how to success-fully mix and combine hues.
Reading Dr. Edwards`s book, you will lea to:
-perceive how light affects color;
-understand how colors affect one another;
-manipulate hue, value, and intensity of colors;
-balance color in still life paintings;
-understand how the psychological meaning of colors can apply to your unique color expression and to your surroundings.
While we may appreciate the beauty and versatility of color, working with color can be a challenge. This book, a must-have for explaining the complexities of color, gives you confidence in your use of color and deepens your artistic perception.
By means of exercises ranging from simple to challenging, illustrated with more than 125 step-by-step images, this book offers a deep understanding of the basic structure of color, including how to see what is really out there rather than what you think you know about colored objects. Intended for the novice in color as well as for more experienced artists and designers, the exercises focus on how to success-fully mix and combine hues.
Reading Dr. Edwards`s book, you will lea to:
-perceive how light affects color;
-understand how colors affect one another;
-manipulate hue, value, and intensity of colors;
-balance color in still life paintings;
-understand how the psychological meaning of colors can apply to your unique color expression and to your surroundings.
While we may appreciate the beauty and versatility of color, working with color can be a challenge. This book, a must-have for explaining the complexities of color, gives you confidence in your use of color and deepens your artistic perception.