Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2)

Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art)

From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series, James Gurney, comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. This art instruction book is the follow up to the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist.

James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter. A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, Color and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensible tool for any artist.

This book is the second in a series based on his blog, gurneyjourney.com. His first in the series, Imaginative Realism, was widely acclaimed in the fantastical art world, and was ranked the #1 Bestseller on the Amazon list for art instruction.

"James Gurney's new book, Color and Light, cleverly bridges the gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process." --Armand Cabrera, Artist
Country USA
Brand Andrews McMeel Publishing
Manufacturer Andrews McMeel Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780740797712
ReleaseDate 2010-11-30
UnitCount 1
UPCs 050837276277
EANs 9780740797712

Country	USA
Brand	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Manufacturer	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780740797712
ReleaseDate	2010-11-30
UnitCount	1
UPCs	050837276277
EANs	9780740797712

Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art)

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