Overview
"Beginner Art Guides" instruct in the fundamentals of art, then present a series of projects for the student to master. Projects are presented in order of difficulty, and are supplemented with practical suggestions, ideas for color experiments, and techniques for creating special effects. The final page of each book presents a capsule biography of a famous artist whose work offers classic examples of the title's central subject. This volume offers advice on mixing and contrasting colors on paper or canvas to create dramatic effects, or evoke special moods and atmospheres.
Synopsis
(back cover)
COLOR and CREATIVITY
Barron’s Beginner Art Guides instruct you in techniques for mastering a variety of art techniques and media. Color and Creativity presents easy-to-follow instruction and advice on mixing and contrasting colors on paper or canvas to create dramatic effects, or to evoke special moods and atmospheres. In addition to concise instruction, Color and Creativity also offers practical suggestions, instructive exercises, ideas for color experiments, and techniques you can learn in order to produce special visual effects. Follow this book’s recommendations and guidance, master the challenges presented in each exercise, and you will rapidly gain confidence in your growing artistic skill.
BEGINNER ART GUIDES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE Color and Creativity Painting Landscapes Painting with Oil Painting with Watercolor