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Color: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors
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Millions of people have learned to draw using the methods of Dr. Betty Edwards’s bestseller The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Now much as artists progress from drawing to painting Edwards moves from black-and-white into colour. Using techniques tested and honed in her five-day intensive colour workshops Edwards provides a basic understanding of how to see colour how to use it and – for those involved in art painting or design – how to mix and combine hues. Including more than 125 colour images and exercises that move from simple to challenging this volume explains how to:
· see what is really there rather than what you know in your mind about coloured objects
· perceive how light affects colour and how colours affect one another
· manipulate hue value and intensity of colour and transform colours into their opposites
· balance colour in still-life landscape figure and portrait painting
· understand the psychology of colour
· harmonize colour in your surroundings
While we recognize and treasure the beautiful use of colour reproducing what we see can be a challenge. Accessibly un-weaving colour’s complexity this must-have primer is destined to be an instant classic.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Jeremy P Tarcher (30 Sept. 2004) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781585422197 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1585422197 |
| Dimensions | 19.05 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm |
by J. Waite
This is a worthy follow up to Betty Edwards’ classic ‘Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain’. With equally good exercises, all of which are methodical and pleasantly justified, this will help anyone to increase their colour awareness. Not a reader but a practical book with projects – you need to have the time and inclination to follow the ‘course’ that is laid out.
by zhartist
I love art but was told about it, never taught. This practical book taught me how to teach myself and others. It prevents amateur behaviour in art and for those interested in how to decorate your home, it’s an absolute must. It methodically took me through tonal ranges in a way that I and others easily grasp. It’s an “Oh so that’s how to do it”, kind of book. It demonstrates how to lighten and darken color without using black and white, thereby keeping the color’s vibrancy. And now, I finally understand why I like what I do. In all, I would highly recommend the usefulness of this book and refer to it often.
by Martha N. Gross
I have bought other books written by Mrs. Edwards from where, in a very systematic way, one can learn a lot about drawing. This was enough reason to choose one more of her books. I really like her methods. There is lots to learn from her and this time for mastering colors.
by lrallan
I recomend this book for anyone studying art, as it has a lot of information on colour, I have not read it all but I am sure once I have, that I will be hanging onto this book for reference.
by Amaya
The book itself is written extremely well. However, this is NOT up-to-date information on color theory, whatsoever. And there’s really no excuse for it! At the time it was originally published, Betty could have easily accessed widely discussed newer color theory and mixing strategies. Instead, she rehashed color theory (and a ton of quotes) from artists and scientists from the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was really disappointing, as Betty is well regarded as an expert in the area of art education.
The only boon of this book, is in the beginning where she talks about constancy distortion (which barely relates to color theory, funny enough). However, from what I understand you can get that information from her Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain book (I have not yet read this book, in full disclosure).
I would instead go with books by Jan Hart, Nita Engle, Jeanne Dobie, or check out the extensive free resources at Handprint.com that talks about the science of how we see color and light, and proper color mixing (even though the site is geared towards watercolor, the color theory section can be applied to any medium).
by krystyna
Am currently working my way through this book and am glad to say it is by far the most user friendly manual on colour theoryhave used.
I was concerned that it was just going to be another impenetrable book requiring a lot of prior knowledge. I love the author’s clear, methodical approach- a good buy
by Tanya FArrugia
Love Betty Edwards books so really looking forward to reading it. Came promptly and good condition, thank you!
by Sylvia M
It’s good to find an art instruction book concentrating solely on colour. There are useful colour wheel exercises and advice and exercises on colour selection and mixing. Following this book from cover to cover is like taking a course – very educational.