{"product_id":"color-theory-patti-mollica-9781600583025","title":"Color Theory: An Essential Guide to Color--From Basic Principles to Practical Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this essential guide, accomplished artist Patti Mollica walks you through the most important aspects of color theory as they relate to oil and acrylic painting. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Regardless of your medium, a solid understanding of color and its applications is essential. \u003cb\u003ePetite in size but packed with information\u003c\/b\u003e, this fresh, contemporary take on the subject of color features \u003cb\u003estep-by-step projects \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003epractical tips and techniques \u003c\/b\u003eto put color knowledge to effective use. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From \u003cb\u003epigment characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecolor mixing\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003ecolor psychology\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll find all the insight you need to make dynamic, harmonious, and meaningful color choices in your own works of art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You'll find within: discussions and illustrations of the complexities of color and \u003cb\u003ehow to use it as a tool for communication\u003c\/b\u003e; tips for creating vibrant mixes, lively blacks, realistic greens, and flesh tones; and an inspiring collection of \u003cb\u003efresh and contemporary artwork\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with an overview of \u003cb\u003ecolor in the history of art\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003escience behind color\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen learn \u003cb\u003ecolor basics\u003c\/b\u003e: the color wheel; hue, saturation, and value; color and value; color temperature; color relativity; and color schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything you need to know about \u003cb\u003epigments and paints\u003c\/b\u003e is detailed next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith these essentials covered, move on to \u003cb\u003eintegrate color \u003c\/b\u003ewith your compositions and painting style \u003cb\u003eas a means of expression\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Harness the power of color in your painting with \u003ci\u003eColor Theory\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patti Mollica\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1600583024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781600583025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Walter Foster Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Patti Mollica","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44055200563455,"sku":"9781600583025","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_838e4f16-e023-416f-a001-4813a5a7b8f9.jpg?v=1685034364","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/color-theory-patti-mollica-9781600583025","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}