Color Theory: An essential guide to color--from basic principles to practical applications (Artist's Library)

An informative easy to digest guide to the principles of colour theory. The flow of the book is practical and eases the reader through its contents. There are many examples of artist’s works which are accompanied with text that explains their choices and rules applied. The book is only 64 pages in total so does not go in to wordy complicated jargon about colour theory. It doesn’t get caught up in the science…which is perfect for me and there is plenty to get you thinking and considering the importance of colour in your art, which ever discipline you work in. This book is a handy size and the quality of print is great. I have read through a few times now and I am now considering my colour choices and the the reasons why. This is a super introduction to colour theory, a perfect addition to anyone’s artistic tool/kit. A book I will definitely refer to time and time again!

Excellent book, lots of no waffling information about colour mixing.

Like the layout, content and clarity, suitable for my stage of development

Wow! This is a really good book. There is such good advice and explanations about colour here, that I am not sure I would have heard anywhere else. So many good ideas about how to use colour in paintings - advice about shade, how to use neutral colours, how to create a colour scheme for your work and even a really useful section about style - and how that links to colour. It has some good exercises to do, too - especiallly about being really creative with colour (I am trying those tomorrow!). I read it in one go :-) And such a bargain... Lovely acrylic paintings by the author too.

Great book for beginners like myself. Really breaks down the different terms and theory but in an understandable way. Great series and will be purchasing another from the series

I have been looking for a book on colour theory and this is the only book I could find online. It tels you the history of colour and and how to paint with colour and also hues of colours. This would be a good book for art students and college and school. It's a small book but full of great information for artists Great value for money too Recommend

Good basic study

An excellent, concise book on colour theory. High quality paper really helps render the colour palettes. I've not seen anything as to the point and relatable in such a handy format before. Great for taking out on field trips.

Great book, highly recommend to purchase

Great book.

This is a small resource book. Just right for dipping into when I need tuition or further understanding. The text is well written with clear and colourful examples. Well worth it.

It’s probably suited best for beginners. Good overview of the basics of colour theory with practical exercises. The book is rather small, looks more like a booklet.

O livro aborda os pontos principais da teoria das cores, porém é bem sucinto. Contudo, apesar disso, ele incentiva o leitor a explorar as cores, suas misturas e as possíveis aplicações. Muito bom para iniciantes.