Color Theory. A Desktop Guide: From Basic Principles to Practical Solutions

This book discusses the most important aspects of color theory as applied to painting. Here you will find all the information you need to achieve dynamic, harmonious, and thoughtful color solutions in your work. «It is impossible to imagine our life without color, but what is color? How exactly do we understand it, organize it, and use its power to help us in creativity, communication, and self-expression? My goal is to introduce the reader to the concepts of color theory and to examine them in detail, particularly as applied to oil and acrylic painting. We will discuss a wide range of useful topics that will undoubtedly allow you to reach a new level of understanding of color—from the properties of the electromagnetic spectrum to pigments, color schemes, and the psychology of color perception. The more you know about organizing and mixing colors, the better prepared you will be to achieve your creative goals. Let us dive into the world of color and explore this amazing phenomenon!» (Patti Mollica)