Mastering Color takes artists beyond the color wheel for a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical uses of their palettes. It features inventive, yet easy-to-understand, concepts and techniques that apply to every subject, medium, and painting level, with:

-An in-depth section on the properties of color, including color density, mother colors, and transition colors

-Examples, charts, mini-demos, demos, and comparisons to illustrate color theory

-Advice for maximizing color as it relates to value, design, light, shadow, and mood

Artists will appreciate this in-depth look at color theory -- one that's sure to maximize the beauty and appeal of their next paintings....