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An amazing book that ought to be considered the watercolourists Bible. I have learned so much about colour, from how its made to how to use in conjunction with other colours for best effects. In fact the colour aspect is useful and interesting for all artists whatever medium they use. The properties of colours over long periods are important and Jan explains how paints made from inorganic or organic can affect this. I found the explanation of how to read the information on paint labels really helpful. If you are concerned about longevity of colours and works this is information that is indispensable. The colour wheel she shows is excellent showing where various named colours fit in the colour spectrum, useful when you wonder what sort of yellow is isoindolinone yellow... The book covers which colours are transparent non-staining or staining, sedimentary and opaque paints, granulating paints and how to use these to exploit the special effects they have. The latter half of the book covers different subjects and how to choose not just the correct colours to enhance your subject but how to select the type of colour and which techniques to use to show them at the best effect.. I found the section covering New Developments really interesting as it covers metallic paints, something I personally find very exciting and was really interested in reading about how these paints were developed. This incredible book is really interesting for anyone who wants to know more then just the basics, have such a range of information you'll want to dip back in to it again and again. If you only want one reference book about colour this must be it. --Jeannie Zelos Artworks
The Encyclopaedia series first saw the light of day over 20 years ago and many of the original titles are still in print. So why the longevity and has it dated? I think a lot of the success is down to an eclectic choice of material and a slightly scattergun approach which gives an instant appeal; they re books that, on first glance, make you feel you want to delve deeper into them and that s what sells to the casual buyer who s picked one up in a shop. The square format helps too. It s unusual because publishers generally feel it has a not-one-thing-or-the-other feel, but it works here because it means that both upright and landscape format illustrations can get equal billing. It also allows the designers a lot of flexibility in page layout which they use enthusiastically. No two pages are exactly alike and the layout reflects the material to be presented rather than it being show-horned into a grid that no-one seems to be able to break out of. Once again, this is unusual because it means a lot more work and a lot more potential cost, something publishers shy away from like a plague of, well, anything you can have a plague of, basically. Well, what a lot of innovation and we haven t even got to what the book s about yet! There s more, too, because this is a welcome break from a positive deluge of colour guides and encyclopaedias that are basically just collections of colour swatches. These are fine in their place and have sold in just about every size, flavour and colour, but what about colour in practice in, like, y know, a painting? Well hallelujah, here it is! After a broad introduction to colour groups, this book moves out into an exploration of how the colours of the paint you use apply to capturing the colour you see in the scene in front of you. By explaining these groups and presenting a series of projects, demonstrations and analyses Jan Hart breaks the use of colour down in a way that s pretty easy to understand. --Art Book Review
This latest title in Search Press' Artists' Encyclopedia series looks at the more abstract issue of colour, and more specifically, colour for watercolour. The author, Jan Hart, started out as a chemist, and it was through this, and her love of pigments, that she became an artist. Her specialist understanding of the behaviour of pigments is helpful, particularly with such a wide variety of paints on the market today. The Encyclopedia of Colour for Watercolour Artists starts with the basics - an explanation of what paint is, and how to interpret the information on the label. Jan also goes through each of the colour groups, simple colour mixing and the colour wheel. The book is then divided into three main sections, the first of which explores the properties of pigments. Here, Jan discusses the qualities of the variety of pigments available, those that stain or granulate, for example, and explains how to manage such things as underpainting and glazing. The second section deals with the aesthetics of pigments, exploring a wide range of palettes from simple primary combinations through to tertiary and split complementary collections, whilst also referring to the palettes of Old Masters, and issues such as colour temperature, the colour key, and working with neutrals. The third section discusses how to choose pigments and colour schemes for different types of paintings, such as landscapes, animals or portraits. Finally, Jan explains the types of brushes and papers suitable for the medium, and surveys exciting developments in the manufacture of paints. The book contains a wealth of wonderful illustrations by a wide range of artists. I think a beginner would struggle with the complexity of some of the technical information, but it's a fascinating guide for those keen to understand the technology of pigments in order to enhance their painting and to avoid wasteful purchases. --Leisure Painter, March 08
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There are hundreds of watercolour paints on the market, with widely varying characteristics, appearances and names. This easy-to-use book cuts through the confusion and allows you to identify those that are best suited to your style of work and build a balanced palette of exceptional colours. Understand the composition and qualities of different formulations - from single-pigment paints to special hue mixtures, from grainy sedimentary pigments to lighter-bodied and transparent watercolours. Discover the pros and cons of organic and inorganic pigments; find out about the very latest synthetic pigments and iridescent colours; learn how to conduct your own lightfastness experiments. You'll also find information on choosing and using a wide range of creative palettes, each with an explanation of the colours and their qualities, advice on mixing, and a step-by-step painting demonstration.
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An amazing book that ought to be considered the watercolourists Bible. I have learned so much about colour, from how its made to how to use in conjunction with other colours for best effects. In fact the colour aspect is useful and interesting for all artists whatever medium they use. The properties of colours over long periods are important and Jan explains how paints made from inorganic or organic can affect this. I found the explanation of how to read the information on paint labels really helpful. If you are concerned about longevity of colours and works this is information that is indispensable. The colour wheel she shows is excellent showing where various named colours fit in the colour spectrum, useful when you wonder what sort of yellow is isoindolinone yellow... The book covers which colours are transparent non-staining or staining, sedimentary and opaque paints, granulating paints and how to use these to exploit the special effects they have. The latter half of the book covers different subjects and how to choose not just the correct colours to enhance your subject but how to select the type of colour and which techniques to use to show them at the best effect.. I found the section covering New Developments really interesting as it covers metallic paints, something I personally find very exciting and was really interested in reading about how these paints were developed. This incredible book is really interesting for anyone who wants to know more then just the basics, have such a range of information you'll want to dip back in to it again and again. If you only want one reference book about colour this must be it. --Jeannie Zelos Artworks
The Encyclopaedia series first saw the light of day over 20 years ago and many of the original titles are still in print. So why the longevity and has it dated? I think a lot of the success is down to an eclectic choice of material and a slightly scattergun approach which gives an instant appeal; they re books that, on first glance, make you feel you want to delve deeper into them and that s what sells to the casual buyer who s picked one up in a shop. The square format helps too. It s unusual because publishers generally feel it has a not-one-thing-or-the-other feel, but it works here because it means that both upright and landscape format illustrations can get equal billing. It also allows the designers a lot of flexibility in page layout which they use enthusiastically. No two pages are exactly alike and the layout reflects the material to be presented rather than it being show-horned into a grid that no-one seems to be able to break out of. Once again, this is unusual because it means a lot more work and a lot more potential cost, something publishers shy away from like a plague of, well, anything you can have a plague of, basically. Well, what a lot of innovation and we haven t even got to what the book s about yet! There s more, too, because this is a welcome break from a positive deluge of colour guides and encyclopaedias that are basically just collections of colour swatches. These are fine in their place and have sold in just about every size, flavour and colour, but what about colour in practice in, like, y know, a painting? Well hallelujah, here it is! After a broad introduction to colour groups, this book moves out into an exploration of how the colours of the paint you use apply to capturing the colour you see in the scene in front of you. By explaining these groups and presenting a series of projects, demonstrations and analyses Jan Hart breaks the use of colour down in a way that s pretty easy to understand. --Art Book Review
This latest title in Search Press' Artists' Encyclopedia series looks at the more abstract issue of colour, and more specifically, colour for watercolour. The author, Jan Hart, started out as a chemist, and it was through this, and her love of pigments, that she became an artist. Her specialist understanding of the behaviour of pigments is helpful, particularly with such a wide variety of paints on the market today. The Encyclopedia of Colour for Watercolour Artists starts with the basics - an explanation of what paint is, and how to interpret the information on the label. Jan also goes through each of the colour groups, simple colour mixing and the colour wheel. The book is then divided into three main sections, the first of which explores the properties of pigments. Here, Jan discusses the qualities of the variety of pigments available, those that stain or granulate, for example, and explains how to manage such things as underpainting and glazing. The second section deals with the aesthetics of pigments, exploring a wide range of palettes from simple primary combinations through to tertiary and split complementary collections, whilst also referring to the palettes of Old Masters, and issues such as colour temperature, the colour key, and working with neutrals. The third section discusses how to choose pigments and colour schemes for different types of paintings, such as landscapes, animals or portraits. Finally, Jan explains the types of brushes and papers suitable for the medium, and surveys exciting developments in the manufacture of paints. The book contains a wealth of wonderful illustrations by a wide range of artists. I think a beginner would struggle with the complexity of some of the technical information, but it's a fascinating guide for those keen to understand the technology of pigments in order to enhance their painting and to avoid wasteful purchases. --Leisure Painter, March 08
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There are hundreds of watercolour paints on the market, with widely varying characteristics, appearances and names. This easy-to-use book cuts through the confusion and allows you to identify those that are best suited to your style of work and build a balanced palette of exceptional colours. Understand the composition and qualities of different formulations - from single-pigment paints to special hue mixtures, from grainy sedimentary pigments to lighter-bodied and transparent watercolours. Discover the pros and cons of organic and inorganic pigments; find out about the very latest synthetic pigments and iridescent colours; learn how to conduct your own lightfastness experiments. You'll also find information on choosing and using a wide range of creative palettes, each with an explanation of the colours and their qualities, advice on mixing, and a step-by-step painting demonstration.
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