Understanding how to effectively use color is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color theory is your guide.A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory *demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, includingco...

Understanding how to effectively use color is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color theory is your guide.A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory *demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, includingcomplementary*,primary,secondary, andtertiary colors; hue, saturation, and value;color mood,temperature, andschemes; and how to create a color chart.

Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language so beginning artists can put their newfound knowledge to immediate use. Also included arestep-by-step tutorials, as well as techniques for basic color mixing in different mediums.Designed for beginners, 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.* Basic Color Theory * 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.