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The definitive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists.
No more guessing at colors only to end up with a muddy mess and wasted paint! 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor takes the mystery and stress out of color mixing with just the right formula for just about any color.
Designed for use in the studio, this durable book features:
A lay-flat spiral bindingEasily wipeable glossy cardstock pagesTwo removable plastic color-mixing grids—one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor
Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations:
Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint—for example, “Broccoli.”Find the Color Recipe with the subject’s recipe number (“81”) and a photo of the actual paint mixture.Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color.Mix the color.
It’s that easy! This comprehensive reference also includes foundational instruction on color theory and mixing, covering:
Color theoryColor value mixingGraying color naturallyMixing flesh and portrait colorsRendering skies and clouds
Whether you are a beginning or experienced artist, 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is an essential tool for your workspace.
Walter Foster’s best-selling Color Mixing Recipes series also includes Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits, Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes, and Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic. These books contain hundreds of precise color mixing combinations for realistic results, as well as acetate grids for measuring paint units.
From the Publisher
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
All of the paint colors needed to complete the recipes in this book are listed at the beginning of each color mixing section. Additionally, the colors used to create the mixes shown on any given page are listed right at the top of each page. While most oil and acrylic paint colors share the same names, there are a handful of exceptions. The Oil/Acrylic Conversion Chart on page 174 features a list of paint names for each medium, noting any differences.
Important Note About Color Variations: Paint colors can vary somewhat among brands; there can also be slight variations in color appearance due to the offset printing process . Nevertheless, if you use the color samples as a general guide, follow the recipes, and use accurate paint and water measurements, you will achieve great success in mixing the beautiful colors featured in this book
1500 COLOR MIXING RECIPES: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Step One
Determine the media (oil, acrylic, or watercolor) and/or subjects (landscapes, portraits) for which you’d like to mix a color. We chose acrylic for demonstration purposes. Turn to the relevant Color Index in the back of the book. In this case, it is the Color Index for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor on page 154.
Step Two
Locate the color and/or subject within the chosen Color Index. For example, in the Color Index for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor, the subject “Broccoli” is located on page 155. Next, select the shade associated with the subject. For “Broccoli,” there are two shades to choose from: “Brown 81” and “Green 71.” Select the numbered recipe that you want to paint. Let’s choose “71.”
Step Three
Next, turn to the section on Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic and find recipe “71.” You’ll note a color swatch and the recipe mix, which is “1 cerulean blue,” “3 Naples yellow,” and “1 speck cadmium orange.” Select the appropriate acetate Color Mixing Grid for your media. Measure each of the recipe’s colors on the grid according to the Instructions on page 6 and mix.
ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT THE COLOR INDEXES Unless otherwise noted, recipe numbers are the same for the Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor sections. Some index entries list page numbers instead of, recipe numbers; these are clearly indicated. The Color Index for Portraits includes the recipes for the Color Mixing for Portraits section. The Color Index for Landscapes includes recipes for the Color Mixing for Landscapes section.
75% cobalt blue
25% permanent alizarin crimson
Water Level 3
45% cobalt blue
55% permanent alizarin crimson
Water Level 3
25% ultramarine blue
75% permanent rose
Water Level 3
ASIN : 1600582834
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing; Spi edition (August 1, 2012)
Language : English
Spiral-bound : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781600582837
ISBN-13 : 978-1600582837
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.4 x 1 x 9.8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book helpful for mixing colors for oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. They find the content easy to understand and a great reference for artists. Many consider it a must-have for any painter. The layout is nice and the pages stay flat, making it easy to use while painting.
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