Page 17 - 30 Minute Artist: Painting Flowers in Watercolour

Colour Mixing Guides:

Colour Mixing Guide: A

Watercolour D

JULIE COLLINS V

A
Publication July 2015
Price AUD $19.99
N
ISBN 9781782210542
Format Paperback 215 x 155 mm
Extent 48 pages C
Illustrations N/A
Imprint Search Press E
Publisher Search Press
Classification Watercolour
Series Colour Mixing Guides
I
BIC CODE/S WFA
N

Description F

A clear, comprehensive guide to colour mixing for the watercolour artist. It begins with simple colour theory and a colour wheel, with a
template provided so that readers can paint their own; a vital step towards understanding colour. There is vividly illustrated guidance on O
complementary, warm and cool colours, colour tone, using a limited palette, dull and bright colours and factoring in local colour. There
follows an array of essential colour mixes using widely available Winsor & Newton colours. A beautifully presented and practical guide to
understanding and mixing colours. Watercolour artists from beginners to more experienced painters will find this a handy, R
comprehensive guide.
M
About The Author
Julie Collins studied Fine Art at the University of Reading and has been an artist, writer and teacher since then. She has written colour
mixing and artist's problem solving books and writes for The Artist magazine. She works from her studio in Farnham, Surrey, where she A

explores her passion for painting, drawing and crafts.
T
Reviews

November 2015 I
Far too many books overcomplicate the issue and include pages of nearly identical swatches that leave you confused. The introduction
includes a still life that was painted using three colours, despite being full of tints and hues. The caption explains the mix for each section, O
with percentages. It's typical of the approach throughout. Julie uses only 13 colours, divided between reds, yellows, and blues. After a
quick exercise painting a colour wheel, you'll move on to an explanation of primary, secondary and tertiary colours. A piece on
complementaries is followed by an explanation of warm and cool and demonstration of how to create depth. This is basic stuff, but so N
excellently explained that even the expert might want to take a look.

Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts 20150826

Search Press Australia, Unit 36/38-40 Abel Street, Penrith,NSW 2750, Australia
Phone: 0247228323 Fax: 0280039116 Email: sales@searchpress.com.au Web: http://www.searchpress.com.au