Sidaway, Ian
Color Mixing Bible: All You'll Ever Need to Know about Mixing Pigments in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Soft Pastel, Pencil, and Ink
- ISBN 13:
- 9780823007233
- author:
- Sidaway, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Watson Guptill
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 22.1 x 1.1 x 22.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Art & Art Instruction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Color Mixing Bible: A Comprehensive Guide for Artists Mixing colors accurately can be a challenging task, but with the right guidance, it can be a breeze. This visual directory takes the guesswork out of color mixing, making every artist an expert. It provides a basic color palette for each art medium, demonstrating a range of two-, three-, and four-color mixes, as well as offering full explanations of various paints and pigments. The book features hundreds of color illustrations, along with tips and techniques for color mixing with oils, acrylics, watercolors, inks, pastels, and other mediums. You'll learn how to determine the opacity and strength of a color, choose a color palette, mix whites, and arrange and organize colors before mixing. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a working professional, this guide is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their color mixing skills.