Unlike many other art books only give recipes for mixing colors or describe step-by-step painting techniques, *Color and Light* answers the questions that realist painters continually ask, such as: "What happens with sky colors at sunset?", "How do colors change with distance?", and "What makes a form look three-dimensional?" Author James Gurney draws on his experience as a plain-air painter an…
""Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw with some degree of proficiency," Bert Dodson proclaims." In this book he shares a complete drawing system that you can use for any subject or type of drawing-even if you doubt your ability to draw. It's based on fifty-five "keys to drawing," which are introduced at a comfortable pace. The keys are interspersed with dozens of practice exercises t…
Perfect for beginning and advanced artists, "Manga Secrets" is the obvious choice for mastering this Japanese artQreaders can get started in minutes. Fast becoming the world's most popular art style, manga has legions of fans who want to re-create the exciting characters and scenes. With this handbook, it's easy to do just that.F&W Publications
A must-have reference for anyone working with color The Complete Color Harmony Workbook takes the essential elements of Rockport's Complete Color Harmony and turns them into a hands-on workbook for anyone working with color. This book not only provides the tear-out color swatches and hands-on color advice available in Complete Color Harmony, but also offers new metallic and fluorescent color in…
Each color is a world that posses its own language, history, politics, and laws. Some—like blue—are diplomatic and adept at foreign relations. Others—like red or black—are solitary and individualistic. The list of adjectives for describing color could go on forever. Color & Layout is a vibrant, sensitive, and poetic journey through the universe of colors, showcasing graphic works from a…
A comprehensive, cutting-edge reference book for a new generation of colour-users, The Complete Guide to Colour brings together key elements of colour theory, practice and application in one easy-to-use format. From abstract colour theory to the more practical implications of using CMYK and RGB, this authoritative volume may well be the only colour book you'll ever need to own.
Print and Production Finishes for Brochures and Catalogs demystifies the production process for graphic designers, enabling them to achieve the best possible work. At some point, every graphic designer is commissioned to design a brochure or catalogue. While other books offer inspiration for design, this book focuses on the materials and finishing techniques needed to create the desired effect …