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Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory - (How to Draw & Paint) by Patti Mollica (Paperback)

Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory - (How to Draw & Paint) by  Patti Mollica (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Understanding how to effectively use color is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. <i>Special Subjects: Basic Color </i>theory is your guide.</b> <p/> A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, <i>Basic Color Theory</i> demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including <b>complementary</b>, <b>primary</b>, <b>secondary</b>, and <b>tertiary colors</b>; hue, saturation, and value; <b>color mood</b>, <b>temperature</b>, and <b>schemes</b>; and how to create a color chart. <p/> Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language so beginning artists can put their newfound knowledge to immediate use. Also included are <b>step-by-step tutorials</b>, as well as techniques for basic color mixing in different mediums. <p/><b>Designed for beginners</b>, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. <i>Basic Color Theory</i> allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to create color and value charts, basic color mixing techniques, and a comprehensive approach to understanding color relationships.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Patti Mollica </b>is an impressionistic and contemporary painter who believes that a painter's job is to show the viewer the inherent beauty of all subjects and scenes. She is the author of several books on painting, including <i>Artist Toolbox: Color</i>, <i>Getting Starting: Master the basic theories and techniques of painting in acrylic</i>, <i>Modern Acrylics</i>, <i>Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory</i>, and <i>Color Theory</i>. She was selected by Golden Paints to conduct lectures and facilitate workshops demonstrating "Creative Techniques Using Golden Paints and Mediums." She lives and works in New York City and Nyack.</p>

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