Acrylic Color Explorations: Painting Techniques for Expressing Your Artistic Voice

Authors: Cozen, Chris
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: ART017000, ART031000, CRA054000
ISBN: 9781440340871, Related ISBNs: 1440340773, 1440340870, 9781440340772, 9781440340871
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 144,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: Discover your true color voice!

Acrylic Color Explorations will have you seeing the world around you in a new way as color theory becomes engaging, easy-to-understand and fun. Not only will you achieve a basic understanding of color and pigments, but author Chris Cozen will also guide you through a personal exploration of color in 30 exercises using acrylic paint.

Go beyond the red-yellow-blue understanding of the color wheel by exploring the work of several artists who work with color in unique ways. Determining when to introduce a calming color or when to turn the color volume up is a skill that can be developed through practice and intention, and with Acrylic Color Explorations you will learn how to do both!

   • Learn 33 techniques for incorporating and developing color in your paintings.
   • Explore practical color basics with exercises and color challenges that will help you determine your color "voice."
   • Discover secrets to mastering any creative color situation with 9 contributing artists!
Embrace your true color voice today!
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