In addition, the book also includes a discussion of the works of masters who skillfully used light and color, a discussion of the scientific aspects of light, including Goethe and Newton, and a history of pigments, making it an enjoyable read. Each double-page spread covers a single topic, making this an easy-to-read guide to color and light. Beginning with theories on how to depict light, the history and properties of color, the color schemes of the masters, and human vision, the book provides a wealth of examples of color schemes and the interaction of light and color to produce a variety of effects. Knowing the nature of light and the characteristics of color, we can see different aspects of how to visualize what we see. From the days when artists explored the world in search of vivid, time-tested pigments to the present day, when digital tools are used to create art, the manipulation of color and light is still a topic of great interest to artists.

The foundation of art is light and color. James Gurney, one of America's leading contemporary illustrators and a well-known authority on the subject, shares his experience and knowledge of art making in A Guide for the Realist Painter, VOLUME 2 of the Realist Painting series. Widely read by artists in a variety of fields, including art, film, and games. Includes explanations directly related to drawing and abundant illustrations showing specific examples. Creator of Dinotopia, a New York Times best-selling book, this book is 224 pages long, and is roughly 23cm x 26.5cm. Colour and Light uses Gurney’s experience as a plein-air painter to help you learn about colour and light.

Complete 1 / 6 4 comments 94 Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up Sort by: new (suggested) level 1 Taureus 5m Awesome. A great book for reference of different types of lighting. A theory of color and light by artists for artists. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC, James Gurney is the author. Studies I did using the book Color and Light by James Gurney.

Color and light by james gurney