Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory

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, and schemes; and how to create a colour chart.

Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language so beginning artists can put their newfound knowledge to immediate use. Also included are step-by-step tutorials, as well as techniques for basic colour mixing in different mediums.

Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Basic Color Theory allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to create colour and value charts, basic colour mixing techniques, and a comprehensive approach to understanding colour relationships.