The Fundamentals of Drawing in Colour: A Complete Professional Course for Artists

The Fundamentals of Drawing in Colour is a complete professional course for artists by Barrington Barber. This digital edition arrives as a 209-page PDF, ready for instant download after purchase.

The book explores four ways of working with colour: coloured pencil, pastel or crayon, coloured inks, and watercolour painting. It is designed for artists who want to develop confidence and control across these mediums.

Book Overview

This edition was published in 2006 by Arcturus Publishing Limited. The course treats colour as an extension of drawing, beginning with the basics of colour theory and moving through materials, exercises, and practical projects.

Barrington Barber encourages experimentation and learning through mistakes. Readers are guided from still life drawing to the human figure, and finally to composition and the significance of colour.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Four colour drawing methods: coloured pencil, pastel or crayon, coloured inks, and watercolour.
• An introduction to colour theory and tonal values.
• Guidance on choosing and using materials, from pencils and pastels to brushes and graphic pens.
• Exercises designed to build skill through repetition and experimentation.
• Sections on drawing still life in colour, the human figure, composition and colour, and significant colours.

Why This Book Matters

The book bridges drawing and painting, showing how colour can enhance a subject. Barber emphasises harmony and contrast as the keys to effective colour schemes.

It also encourages artists to study the work of other painters, both living and dead, to understand chromatic choices. The practical, exercise-based approach suits self-taught learners as well as those following a structured course.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and other PDF reading applications.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase?
Your download is available immediately after purchase. No physical item will be shipped.

Is this a physical book?
No, this is a digital PDF edition only.

Which devices are compatible?
The PDF can be opened in Kindle apps, on tablets, desktops, and mobile phones using a suitable PDF reader.

Download this complete professional course today and begin expanding your artistic ability with colour.

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