Overview
A professional artist uses his own and others' work to teach painters how to master the all-important aspect of light-how the eye perceives it and how to duplicate its effects. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of images in six of the most popular media, from oil paint to egg tempera, this essential course demonstrates how to capture the glare of sun on water, the play of shadow on the human form, the soft glow of twilight, and the translucency of flowers. There's a thorough, easy-to-follow explanation of the key concept of "tonal control," and hands-on instruction that comes complete with specialized diagrams (including color wheels, tonal scales, and color temperature charts), technical tips, and inspiring creative ideas.
Synopsis
A professional artist uses his own and others' work to teach painters how to master the all-important aspect of light-how the eye perceives it and how to duplicate its effects. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of images in six of the most popular media, from oil paint to egg tempera, this essential course demonstrates how to capture the glare of sun on water, the play of shadow on the human form, the soft glow of twilight, and the translucency of flowers. There's a thorough, easy-to-follow explanation of the key concept of "tonal control," and hands-on instruction that comes complete with specialized diagrams (including color wheels, tonal scales, and color temperature charts), technical tips, and inspiring creative ideas.
Library Journal
Paul (How To Mix & Use Color) quotes Picasso as saying, "There are artists who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who transform a yellow spot into the sun." There is something magical about the way an artist can control tone and light-not only to give form but to add drama, delicacy, tension, and often intense beauty. Paul is a master, with a remarkable understanding of how to capture light across several media-watercolor, gouache, egg tempera, acrylic, oil, and pastel. Using his own work and that of a variety of contemporary artists, he demonstrates the glare of sun on water, the play of shadow on the human form, the soft glow of twilight, and the translucency of flowers. This is one of the best books available in a crowded field. Those needing a book that focuses on the historic methods of creating luminosity should try Parramon's Editorial Team's Light and Color: Instruction in Methods and Materials When Creating Special Light and Color Effects in Finished Artworks. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.