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Mastering Color
Mastering Color
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Author: Vicki Mcmurry
Publisher: North Light Books
Category: Book

List Price: $28.99
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 39119

Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.7

ISBN: 1581806353
Dewey Decimal Number: 751.45
EAN: 9781581806359
ASIN: 1581806353

Publication Date: January 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Mastering Color takes artists beyond the colour wheel for a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical uses of their palettes. It features inventive, yet easy-to-understand, techniques that apply to every subject, medium, and painting level, with: An in-depth section on the properties of colour, including colour density, mother colours and transition colours Examples, charts, mini-demos, demos and comparisons to illustrate colour theory Advice for maximizing colour as it relates to value, design, light, shadow and mood Artists will appreciate this in-depth look at colour theory - one that's sure to maximize the beauty and appeal of their next paintings.


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5 out of 5 stars Interesting and Helpful   June 4, 2008
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I liked Ms. McMurry's approach with how she both wrote the book and what she decided to share in regards to her knowledge with oils. I would really give this book 4 and a half stars because in order to be a five star it would have to include even more info, however the book is well-printed, the examples excellent and it includes lots of photographic information along with the written descriptions. One of the better oil painting books out there. I wasn't disappointed.


5 out of 5 stars An awesome book   January 25, 2008
Vicki has written an exceptional instructional book on color. She is well informed and has a flair about her which shines throughout this book. She is a true artist and is willing to share it with all of us. You will learn about her supplies and many of her tips to be a better informed painter and artist. Thank you, Vicki

Eleanor



5 out of 5 stars Mastering Color: The Essentials Color Illustralted with Oils   January 7, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I am really pleased that I have purchased this book, as it has given me an insight as to what colors to use in my paintings. I have been painting for years and I now feel more confident in choosing color range - thank you Mastering Color. The book is also very well explained.


3 out of 5 stars So so,   December 18, 2007
  6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I though it would be very deep into color theory, on how to get accurate
tonal and saturation value, but in fact it's very light, and doesnt really add anything new that havent been written in others books about color theory. The presentation is impeccable which make it a nice book to own. But if I had seen this book in a librairy before buying it, I would not have bought it.



5 out of 5 stars great book   September 9, 2007
great book-like the explaination on all the color schemes. very easy to understand and refer to when doing color studies.