{"product_id":"color-theory-an-essential-guide-to-color-from-basic-principles-to-practical-applications-paperback","title":"Color Theory: An Essential Guide to Color--From Basic Principles to Practical Applications - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatti Mollica\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eRegardless 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\u003eFrom pigment characteristics and color mixing to color psychology, 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\u003eYou'll find within: discussions and illustrations of the complexities of color and how to use it as a tool for communication; tips for creating vibrant mixes, lively blacks, realistic greens, and flesh tones; and an inspiring collection of fresh and contemporary artwork. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with an overview of color in the history of art and the science behind color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen learn color basics: 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 pigments and paints is detailed next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith these essentials covered, move on to integrate color with your compositions and painting style as a means of expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarness the power of color in your painting with \u003ci\u003eColor Theory\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatti Mollica has been a fine artist and professional illustrator for more than 30 years. Her artwork is known for its fearless use of color and uninhibited brushwork. She delights in painting the world around her in a bold, decisive style, with hues that are intense, brilliant, and contemporary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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. From pigment characteristics and color mixing to color psychology, you'll find all the information you need to make dynamic, harmonious, and meaningful color choices in your own works of art. \u003cbr\u003e- Discusses and illustrates the complexities of color and how to use it as a tool for communication;\u003cbr\u003e- Offers tips for creating vibrant mixes, lively blacks, realistic greens, and flesh tones;\u003cbr\u003e- Features an inspiring collection of fresh and contemporary artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatti Mollica \u003c\/b\u003eis an impressionistic and contemporary painter who believes that a painter's job is to show the viewer the inherent beauty of all subjects and scenes. She is the author of several books on painting, including \u003ci\u003eArtist Toolbox: Color\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eGetting Started: Master the basic theories and techniques of painting in acrylic\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eModern Acrylics\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSpecial Subjects: Basic Color Theory;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eColor Theory\u003c\/i\u003e. She was selected by Golden Paints to conduct lectures and facilitate workshops demonstrating \"Creative Techniques Using Golden Paints and Mediums.\" She lives and works in New York City and Nyack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.4 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53496616059187,"sku":"9781600583025","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/oSPgECx54J9781600583025.webp?v=1781600318","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/color-theory-an-essential-guide-to-color-from-basic-principles-to-practical-applications-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}