James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book.

Zusatztext This is a terrific book! highly recommended not only for young artists but anyone with an interest in traditional art technique. (Karen Haber! Locus) Informationen zum Autor James Gurney's unique blending of fact and fantasy has won Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards. His work has been featured in one-man exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Delaware Art Museum, and the U.S. embassies in Switzerland and Yemen. He lives with his wife, Jeanette, in the Hudson Valley of New York State. Klappentext From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series James Gurney comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. "James Gurney's [...] book, Color and Light , cleverly bridges the gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process." - Armand Cabrera, Artist James Gurney follows up his acclaimed work Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist with his second art-instruction book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter . Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it against science and observation. Color and Light examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects.Includes a glossary, pigment index, and bibliography An indispensable tool for art students and artists. Perfect for artists at any skill level who want to deepen their knowledge of the use of color and light in their paintings, and a valuable instruction manual for art teachers in classroom or other settings. Zusammenfassung A researched study on art's most fundamental themes, Colour and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge....

This is a terrific book, highly recommended not only for young artists but anyone with an interest in traditional art technique.  (Karen Haber, Locus)

Autorentext
Author and illustrator James Gurney brings a perspective of realism and scientific accuracy to his work. His art currently appears in museum exhibitions around the world.

Klappentext

From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series James Gurney comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. "James Gurney's [...] book, Color and Light**, cleverly bridges the gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process." - Armand Cabrera, Artist** James Gurney follows up his acclaimed work Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist with his second art-instruction book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it against science and observation.

• Color and Light examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects.
• Includes a glossary, pigment index, and bibliography
• An indispensable tool for art students and artists.
  Perfect for artists at any skill level who want to deepen their knowledge of the use of color and light in their paintings, and a valuable instruction manual for art teachers in classroom or other settings.

Zusammenfassung
A researched study on art's most fundamental themes, Colour and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge.