Keys to Painting

by Rubin Wolf, Rachel

• ISBN13: 9781581801903
• ISBN10: 1581801904
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: F & W Media Inc

Summary

In this book, readers will discover an array of special, easy-to-follow tips and techniques for wielding colors and values in a variety of mediums with confidence. They'll begin by learning to master the application of tonal values--the foundation of lights and darks upon which colors depend. Next they'll find clear, concise guidelines for imbuing their work with color--everything from hue, intensity and shadow to color temperature and "broken colors." Finally, they'll learn how to use value and color together to create evocative moods and stunning special effects, such as time of day, the seasons, weather, fog, mist and clouds. Step-by-step demonstrations make learning easy and fun, no matter what the artist's skill level!Rachel Rubin Wolf is a freelance writer, editor and artist. She is the author of more than 20 books including the Acrylic Painter's Book of Styles and Techniques, the Best of Flower Painting and Art from the Parks. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(2)
Tonal Values, the Foundation	10	(46)
What Are Values
Demonstration: Controlling Light and Values
Tonal Value Arrangement
Making Use of Middle Values
Understanding Contrast
Demonstration: Organizing Value Shapes
Color Needs a Foundation of Lights and Darks
Lights and Darks for Vivid Color
Exaggerate Values for More Drama
Color, the Magic Ingredient	56	(36)
Hue and Intensity
Shadows
Color Temperature
Making Color Decisions
White Areas
Painting With ``Broken Color''
Demonstration: Creating Sunlight with Broken Color
Create Moods and Special Effects	92	(34)
Time of Day
Geographical Location
Seasons
Weather
Various Types of Clouds
Heavy Fog
Demonstation: Distant Mist
Demonstration: A Sparkling Winter Scene
Index	126