Colour Demystified: A Complete Guide to Mixing and Using Watercolours

Colour Demystified is a book that helps artists understand color through the use of color charts, examples, practical exercises, and analyses of watercolor paintings. It features artworks by contemporary artists and covers topics such as granulation, iridescence, staining strength, and transparent and opaque colors. It provides practical guidance on color relationships, using color to create space, and how to be more creative with color.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2021
Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Colour Demystified is a comprehensive guide that aims to alleviate the widespread confusion surrounding the watercolour palette and empower painters to embark on creative explorations of colour mixing. This invaluable resource demystifies colour, offering artists a highly visual understanding of its principles through the use of colour charts accompanied by examples, practical exercises, and in-depth analyses of watercolour paintings. The book showcases a diverse range of artworks created by contemporary artists, encompassing a wide array of subjects and palettes. Clear and concise explanations are provided for topics such as granulation, iridescence, staining strength, and the distinction between transparent and opaque colours. Practical guidance is offered on colour relationships, utilising colour to create depth and space, and fostering greater creativity with colour. By gaining a deeper comprehension of colour and its visual effects on paper, artists are encouraged to embrace boldness and innovation in their colour choices, resulting in visually stunning and expressive artwork. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, Colour Demystified is a must-have resource that will enhance your artistic journey and unlock the full potential of colour in your work.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 217 x 281 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782217978