Patti Mollica

Color Theory features everything an artist might need to know about colour, including colour psychology, pigment characteristics and terms, colour schemes, colour mixing, shadows, highlights, and much more. Regardless of your medium, a solid understanding of colour and its applications is essential. With a fresh, contemporary take on the subject of colour, this essential guide features step-by-step projects and practical...

Understanding how to effectively use colour is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory is your guide. A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the colour wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including complementary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colours; hue, saturation, and value; colour mood, temperature,...