Beginner's Guide: Color (HT56)

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Acrylic, pastel, and watercolor artists alike will appreciate this essential guide to choosing and mixing colors. In Color, Walter T. Foster teaches you the basics of color theory and how to apply it to your work. This valuable resource shares important insights on color, with in-depth instructions on mixing a range of colors including dynamic neutrals. YouÆll learn about basic color schemes -- such as complementary, split-complementary, and triadic, as well as how to effectively use color harmony in your paintings. With beautiful, full-color examples, this beginnerÆs guide will be a welcome addition to any artistÆs reference library -- after all, every artist can benefit from a working knowledge of color!