The Oil Painter's Color Handbook

From Todd M. Casey, renowned artist and teacher, comes The Oil Painter's Color Handbook, which will help the oil painter understand color and enable him to paint with greater confidence. As Casey notes, every artist - and artist in training - must learn to "master the core concepts of picture making: drawing, light, shadow, value, form, composition, and color."

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The Oil Painter's Color Handbook begins with a thorough review of the use of color in art history. Casey then breaks down the process of understanding color into easy-to-understand lessons—each explained and richly illustrated with both historical and contemporary paintings.

Through clear instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and exercises, readers will learn to apply these techniques and concepts to their own painting.

Once you have the basic knowledge, you as an artist can begin to find the balance between science and emotional intuition in the creation of art.

This informative and visually dynamic book will be accessible to and appeal to artists, art students and art educators, serious amateurs and hobbyists.

Dimensions: H: 27.9 x W: 22.9 cm
Number of pages: 320, hardback
Language: English Author: Todd M. Casey
Publisher: Phaedon