The Oil Painter's Color Handbook by Todd M Casey

The Oil Painter's Color Handbook by Todd M Casey

A contemporary and accessible foundation of color theory and advanced techniques for the oil painter at every skill level

'In The Oil Painter's Color Handbook, Todd Casey presents priceless information that every art school should teach and every art student should learnThe book breaks down the subject of color into useful pieces of knowledge that painters can put into practice. He analyzes color in terms of light, value, pigment, mixing strategies, palette arrangements, and painting techniques. Each topic is clearly and succinctly explained in the text, illustrated with captions, charts, diagrams, and finished paintings. By the end of the book, the reader will have a clear understanding of how realist painters and illustrators have used color through history.' - James Gurney, artist and author

'This is the most impressive and complete book on color ever produced. It covers a wide range of color concepts, including some I'd never seen before. It digs deeply into color harmony, techniques, and has powerful examples to demonstrate every concept.' - Eric Rhoads, Publisher, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine

'A scrumptiously beautiful and informative book about color.' - Artists Magazine

A Massachusetts native, Todd M. Casey studied at art schools in Boston and San Francisco before embarking on the classical artistic education offered by Jacob Collins’ famed Water Street Atelier in New York City. A modern master of the still life genre, Casey teaches at several institutions throughout the Northeast. He is represented by Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc., New York, and his paintings are held in numerous private collections worldwide. He lives with his wife and daughter in Connecticut.

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ISBN 13	9781580935883
ISBN 10	1580935885
Title	The Oil Painter's Color Handbook
Author	Todd M Casey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Monacelli Press
Year published	2022-09-29
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.