Color Choices
Color Choices

Author: Stephen Quiller

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2002-02-01

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9780823006977

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Internationally renowned artist and best selling author Stephen Quiller shows readers how to discover their own personal "color sense" in Color Choices, a book that offers readers a fresh perspective on perfecting their own color styles. With the help of his own "Quiller Wheel," a special foldout wheel featuring 68 precisely placed colors, the author shows artists how they can develop their own unique color blends. First, Quiller demonstrates how to use the wheel to interpret color relationships and mix colors more clearly. Then he explains, step by step, how to develop five structured color schemes, apply underlays and overlays, and use color in striking, unusual ways. This book will bring out every artist's unique sense of color whether he or she works in oil, watercolor, acrylics, gouache, or casein.

A Brief History of Colour Theory
A Brief History of Colour Theory

Author: George Pavlidis

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-01-05

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 303087771X

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This book offers a comprehensive introduction in to the various theories of colour and how they developed over the centuries and millennia. As colour is the perception of light by our brains, the book captures not only the physical phenomena but also psychological and philosophical aspects of colours. It starts with ancient studies of Greek philosophers and their insights into light and mirrors, then reviews the theory of colors in the middle ages in Europe and Middle East. The last big part of the book explains the theories of colours by modern scientists and philosophers, starting with Isaac Newton and ending colour schemes of modern digital pictures.

Exploring Color Workshop, 30th Anniversary Edition
Exploring Color Workshop, 30th Anniversary Edition

Author: Nita Leland

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-09-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1440345155

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Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color! Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light classic Exploring Color teaches artists of all mediums and skill levels how to use and control color in their artwork and shows how exhilarating and enjoyable the ride can be. Popular art instructor and best-selling author Nita Leland will help you take any artwork you make to new color heights. Memorable paintings from more than 30 contributing artists are inside towill inspire you, along with 75+ hands-on exercises, 8 step-by-step demonstrations and countless nuggets of color knowledge--all in your own private workshop! Learn how to master color mixing, assemble the perfect palette for your artistic goals, select just the right color scheme, and communicate color in a way that elevates your designs way beyond the ordinary. Start a handy journal to keep track of your discoveries, with customized mixtures, color wheels, reference charts and other tools designed to uncover your color personality and help you work with color more efficiently. Nita knows that the quest for perfect color can be fun, and it can be yours. So stop guessing, and start exploring! "Beautiful color is no happy accident. Color can be learned." --Nita Leland

Interaction of Color
Interaction of Color

Author: Josef Albers

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2013-06-28

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0300179359

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An experimental approach to the study and teaching of color is comprised of exercises in seeing color action and feeling color relatedness before arriving at color theory.

Color Design Workbook
Color Design Workbook

Author: Terry Lee Stone

Publisher: Rockport Pub

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9781592534333

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Annotation This workbook allows readers to explore colour through the language of the professionals. It supplies tips on how to talk to clients and use colour in presentations along with historical and cultural meanings and colour theory.

Exploring Color
Exploring Color

Author: Nita Leland

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 1998-09-15

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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How to use and control color in your painting

Flower Colour Theory
Flower Colour Theory

Author: Darroch Putnam

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-08

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9781838662356

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Leading floral designers Putnam & Putnam are back - now with the ultimate flower-arrangement reference book The follow-up to Darroch and Michael Putnam's acclaimed bestselling debut, Flower Colour Theoryis the only guide that uses colour theory as inspiration for flower arrangements. The book features 175 arrangements that show myriad ways to combine flowers of different hues, all built around colour schemes including analogous, complementary, monochromatic, triadic, transitional, and accent colours. Flower Colour Theoryis both inspirational and a guide to creating lush, romantic, and effortlessly elegant creations of your own.

Colour And Colour Theories
Colour And Colour Theories

Author: Christine Ladd-Franklin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-04

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1136307176

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This is Volume VIII of twenty-one in a collection on Cognitive Psychology. Originally published in 1929, the topic of this book, then, is the Ladd-Franklin theory of colour. Dr. Ladd-Franklin has been the first (and is still too nearly the only) physiologist to consider colour always in the light of the development of the colour-sense. This aspect of the subject is frequently reproduced in the present volume.

Colour Theory, Elements of Art, and Principles of Art
Colour Theory, Elements of Art, and Principles of Art

Author: Pooja Jain

Publisher: Pooja Jain

Published: 2023-04-12

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13:

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"Colour Theory, Elements of Art, and Principles of Art" is a comprehensive guide for both artists and art enthusiasts alike, exploring the fundamentals of art and design. The book delves into the intricacies of colour theory, examining the science behind how colours interact and the psychology of colour in art. It provides readers with a thorough understanding of colour palettes, colour harmony, and the use of colour in conveying emotions and meanings. Moving onto the elements of art, the book explores the building blocks of art, including line, shape, form, texture, space, and value. Readers will learn how to effectively use these elements to create dynamic compositions and convey meaning in their work. Finally, the book delves into the principles of art, which serve as guidelines for creating visually appealing and engaging artwork. These principles include balance, contrast, unity, proportion, rhythm, and emphasis, and the book provides examples of how each can be used effectively in art and design. Throughout the book, readers will find practical tips and techniques for implementing these concepts in their own artwork, as well as numerous examples of art from a variety of mediums and styles. With its clear and accessible writing style and comprehensive coverage of these essential topics, "Colour Theory, Elements of Art, and Principles of Art" is an essential resource for anyone interested in improving their understanding and mastery of art and design.