The Oil Painter's Color Handbook : A Contemporary Guide to Color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony by Todd M. Casey 9781580935883

The Oil Painter's Color Handbook : A Contemporary Guide to Color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony
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Todd M. Casey's "The Oil Painter's Color Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to Colour Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony" offers a modern and approachable exploration of colour theory and advanced techniques for oil painters of all skill levels. This comprehensive guide dissects the complex subject of colour into digestible, practical knowledge that artists can readily apply to their work.

Casey meticulously examines colour through various lenses, including light, value, pigment, mixing strategies, palette arrangements, and painting techniques. Each topic is elucidated with clarity, supported by captions, charts, diagrams, and exemplary paintings. By the book's conclusion, readers will have gained a thorough understanding of how realist painters and illustrators have utilised colour throughout history.

Acclaimed artist James Gurney praises the book, stating that it imparts invaluable information that should be standard curriculum in art schools. Eric Rhoads, Publisher of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, hails it as the most impressive and comprehensive book on colour ever produced, noting its exploration of a wide range of colour concepts, including some previously unseen.

Building upon Casey's bestselling "The Art of Still Life", this new volume delves deep into colour's role in art history before breaking down colour comprehension into progressive, easily digestible lessons. Each concept is richly illustrated with both historic and contemporary paintings, allowing readers to learn incrementally and layer increasingly complex ideas as they advance.

Through lucid instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and challenging exercises, readers will learn to apply these techniques and concepts to their own artwork. The ultimate goal is to equip artists with the fundamental knowledge needed to strike a balance between scientific understanding and emotional intuition in their creative process.

This informative and visually engaging book is designed to appeal to a broad audience, including artists, art students, instructors, serious amateurs, and hobbyists. It promises to be an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master the intricacies of colour in oil painting.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781580935883
Book Author: Todd M. Casey
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Monacelli Studio
Book Publisher: Monacelli Press
Book Dimensions: 235 x 287 x 27 cm
Book Publication Date: 2022-09-29
Book Pagination: 320 pages
Book Weight: 1664g
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