Color Theory Books

Discover the key concepts of color theory with Artist Toolbox: Color. Step-by-step projects and accessible technique demonstrations show color theory in action, making this book a useful reference for any beginning artist's library. Author — Walter Foster Creative Team.

Whether you’re a new artist, art hobbyist, or a pro revisiting the basics, Basic Color Theory is your guide to understanding how to effectively use color. Author - Patti Mollica.

A concept- and technique-driven approach to color mixing for aspiring, beginning, or intermediate artists. Author — Kimberly Adams.

From the meanings behind colors to working with color in presentations, Color Design Workbook: New, Revised Edition provides artists with the vital information they need to apply color creatively and effectively to their design work. Author - Sean Adams.

Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop and expand their color mixing skills, Color Mixing in Acrylic demonstrates a comprehensive range of techniques for working with color in this popular medium. Author — David Lloyd Glover.

With a fresh, contemporary take on the subject, this essential guide to color features step-by-step projects and practical techniques for putting your newfound color knowledge to effective use. Author — Patti Mollica.

Specially designed for the classroom, the Crystal Productions Color Wheel Poster provides a unique reference to color concepts. The inner wheel rotates to identify and define major color schemes, such as analogous, complementary, and triadic schemes.

Learn to enjoy the painting journey, not the destination. *Paint Alchemy* explores the excitement of taking your painting technique to the next level and introduces artists to a new kind of painting practice. Author — Eva Magill-Oliver.

This double-sided poster is ideal for hanging in your classroom, studio, office, or anywhere you work with color. The front side includes complete instructions for using the Ives Color Wheel, and the reverse side features a rich, textural collage of imagery that is sure to inspire.

Revised from start to finish, this latest volume of *The Complete Color Harmony: Pantone Edition* includes information on creating special effects, and an entirely new section devoted to the psychology of color. It also features new color palette sections and expanded, updated trends. Author — Leatrice Eiseman.

Embark on an adventure in color with *The New Color Mixing Companion*. Created by artist and popular Instagrammer Josie Lewis, this hands-on guide features approachable lessons, projects, and exercises on how to mix color and create exciting palettes. Author — Josie Lewis.

Learn how to use color expressively on-location with *The Urban Sketching Handbook: Working with Color*. Author Shari Blaukopf shares essential tips about color-water ratio, achieving bold color, avoiding muddy washes, and more. Author — Shari Blaukopf.