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Paint Books Recommended

The Color Scheme Bible: Inspirational Palettes for Designing Home Interiors

by Painter Lady

Product Description
A practical guide to using color successfully. The power of color is its ability to influence mood, create atmosphere, and enhance perception. As a result, one of the most effective ways to transform any room is by changing its color. Which colors to use is the challenge. The Color Scheme Bible is a practical, yet inspiring reference for those who want to take advantage of different colors without clashing. It contains 150 color scheme ideas for home decorators and interior designers. The book explains how to choose colors that will complement each other for a subdued effect, and which colors and combinations will energize the room. Topics covered include: – How color creates ambiance and atmo… More >>

The Color Scheme Bible: Inspirational Palettes for Designing Home Interiors

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Color: A Workshop Approach

by Painter Lady

Product Description
This new text connects color theory with its practical application in two-dimensional visual disciplines–graphic design, illustration, painting, textile art, and textile design. Fundamental color concepts are explored in a series of sixteen painted studies that guide students through a variety of color experiences. The lesson sequence moves logically from basic structural concepts, through experiments with color applications, to scenarios that facilitate color unity and expression…. More >>

Color: A Workshop Approach

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The Elements of Color

by Painter Lady

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A useful simplification and condensation of Johannes ltten’s major work. The Art of Color, this book covers subjective feeling and objective color principles in detail. It presents the key to understanding color in ltten’s color circle and color contrasts…. More >>

The Elements of Color