Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light classic Exploring Color teaches artists of all mediums and skill levels how to use and control color in their artwork and shows how exhilarating and enjoyable the ride can be.
Popular art instructor and best-selling author Nita Leland will help you take any artwork you make to new color heights. Memorable paintings from more than 30 contributing artists are inside towill inspire you, along with 75+ hands-on exercises, 8 step-by-step demonstrations and countless nuggets of color knowledge–all in your own private workshop!
Learn how to master color mixing, assemble the perfect palette for your artistic goals, select just the right color scheme, and communicate color in a way that elevates your designs way beyond the ordinary. Start a handy journal to keep track of your discoveries, with customized mixtures, color wheels, reference charts and other tools designed to uncover your color personality and help you work with color more efficiently.
Nita knows that the quest for perfect color can be fun, and it can be yours. So stop guessing, and start exploring!
“Beautiful color is no happy accident. Color can be learned.” –Nita Leland
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236 reviews for Exploring Color Workshop, 30th Anniversary Edition: With New Exercises, Lessons and Demonstrations
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Gail Apfel –
Bought this book in preparation for an intensive Watercolor Workshop. Very informative and useful. Perfect for both the novice and advanced watercolor artist.
Varinder Verma –
Fantastic book . Must buy for watercolour artist
apgimenez –
Es un libro que se ha convertido en un clásico gracias a su excelente contenido de cómo gestionar el color: teoría, combinaciones, mezclas, graduaciones, etc., acompañado de ejercicios prácticos. Es perfecto para futuros artistas.
C. Bergier –
C’est un plaisir de parcourir ce livre, les illustrations et explications sont très intéressante, tout plein d’idées pour se familiariser avec les couleurs!
Reda –
Workbook with exercises, so much to learn. 🙂
jacqui –
Explains colour theory and a number of classic and modern palettes. Exercises to familiarise the user with theory. Very helpful and enjoyable. I found this book easier to follow that some books on colour theory. Recommend.