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Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes

Mixing recipes for more than 400 color combinations
Series: Color Mixing Recipes
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Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes by William F. Powell is a practical guide for artists looking to master the art of colour mixing specifically for landscape painting. The book offers a comprehensive collection of recipes, providing step-by-step instructions to create a wide range of hues and tones. It’s an invaluable resource for achieving realistic and vibrant landscapes with confidence.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're an artist seeking a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of colour mixing specifically for landscapes. It could particularly appeal to you if you appreciate practical insights into creating realistic and beautiful scenes with ease, using a variety of techniques and recipes.

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In the latest addition to the Color Mixing Recipes family of books, artist William F. Powell provides instruction on color mixing as it relates to landscape painting in oil and acrylic.

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In the latest addition to the Color Mixing Recipes family of books, artist William F. Powell provides instruction on colour mixing as it relates to landscape painting in oil and acrylic.

Following the format of the other books in the series, Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes offers a robust index of landscape subjects that correspond to the featured colour mixing swatches.

This useful book also discusses how colour is influenced by the time of day, the angle of the sun, and changing seasons, making it a must-have in every oil and acrylic artist's reference library.

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    Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic
    The definitive colour-mixing resource for oil and acrylic artists, Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic includes colour mixing charts that list each colour needed to create a combination and painting instructions in a handy, portable size. Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 450 colour combinations: Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want...
    By Mr. William F. Powell
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Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes by William F. Powell is appreciated by readers for its practical guidance and easy-to-follow format. Reviewers highlight its usefulness for both beginners and experienced artists, offering clear instructions on achieving accurate colour mixes for landscape painting. The book is praised for its comprehensive approach, making complex colour theory accessible and actionable.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781600582660

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing

Illustration: 540

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 365g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

William F. Powell studied at the Art Student's Career School in New York and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. His work has been represented in major galleries and reproduced in the form of illustrations, prints, and limited edition collector's plates. He has been professionally involved in fine art, commercial art, and illustration for more than 45 years. He holds awards for the technical side of his art, which has been used in major space and environmental programs.

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