Understanding Color HT-154 (How to Draw and Paint series #154) - Softcover

Powell, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560101679 ISBN 13: 9781560101673

Publisher: Foster Art Service, 1987

Synopsis

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone.

Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again.

What you'll learn from this book ...

· An introduction to the color wheel and its uses

· How to lighten and darken color properly

· Methods for correctly mixing and using grays

· How to plan color schemes to depict different times of day

· Tips for creating drama and for using monochromatic color schemes

· Hints for painting landscape elements and details, such as water drops

· A step-by-step method for developing a painting

· Techniques for painting with a knife

About this title

From the Publisher

Dear Art Enthusiast,

Today may be your fist time using a Walter Foster art book, or it may be the continuation of a long-term relationship with our products. Either way, this book will delight you.

Like all of our art books, this title was written with careful attention to detail. It includes detailed illustrations that will bring you a satisfying learning experience and hours of enjoyment. Walter Foster Publishing knows that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And while you may not be in a position to take private lessons, Walter Foster offers you the next best thing--step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books that are entertaining and affordable.

Our books are authored by some of the best artists in America, and you can be sure our quality standards and color presentations are at the highest possible levels. For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing instructional art books and products to million of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. Most of all, we hope you have fun in the process!

About the Author

William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist and one of America's foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Powell studied at the Art Student's Career School in New York, Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England, and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. He has been professionally involved in fine art, commercial art, and technical illustrating for more than 35 years.

Powell has written and illustrated 13 instructional art books for Walter Foster Publishing, and he is the creator of the original Color Mixing Recipe Cards. His experience as an art instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel--with subjects ranging from landscapes and seascapes to portraits and wildlife. Much of the artist's work has been reproduced as prints and collector's plates, and he has produced numerous contract paintings and illustrations for a variety of publishers. Additionally, Powell conducts painting workshops and produces instructional videos that employ unique methods of in-depth presentation and demonstration.

Powell holds awards for his technical art, which has been used for major projects, such as space program and environmental studies. Model making, background sets for films, animated cartoons, and animated films for computer mock-up programs have also been part of his work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Foster Art Service
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 1560101679
• ISBN 13: 9781560101673
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 38