1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor: Achieve precise color when painting landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and more (Volume 1) (Color Mixing Recipes, 1)
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Description
Book Synopsis: 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is the definitive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists. This user-friendly compendium is color coded for quick-and-easy reference and includes two removable color-mixing grids—one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor.
Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations:
- Look in the Color Index for the subject you want to paint—for example, "Broccoli."
- Find the Color Recipe with the subject's recipe number ("81") and a photo of the actual paint mixture.
- Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color.
- Mix the color. It's that easy!
You’ll also learn about color theory, mixing values, complementary colors, graying color naturally, mixing portrait colors, rendering skies and clouds, and more. Also available from Walter Foster's best-selling Color Mixing Recipes series: Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic, Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor, Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits, and Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes.
Details
Are you tired of struggling with color mixing in your paintings? Look no further! Introducing the ultimate color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists - 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor. Packed with precise color combinations for landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and more, this user-friendly compendium will take your artwork to new heights.
With its color-coded format, finding the perfect color recipe has never been easier. Simply look up the subject you want to paint, like "Broccoli," in the Color Index and locate the corresponding recipe number. Each recipe comes with a photo of the actual paint mixture, making it a breeze to recreate. Measure each paint color using the included Color Mixing Grid and mix away - achieving stunning colors has never been this simple!
But that's not all! This comprehensive guide also delves into the realm of color theory, teaching you invaluable techniques like mixing values, finding complementary colors, rendering skies and clouds, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this book will be your go-to resource for achieving beautiful and harmonious colors in your artwork.
Don't miss out on this essential tool for every artist's toolbox. Get your hands on 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor today and take your paintings to the next level.
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