Chapter 11
Creating with Color
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding artist’s paints
Exploring color in different mediums
Discovering natural and synthetic dyes
Experiencing digital tools for color
Your work with color depends in large part on the medium you work in. Different paints, dyes, drawing materials, and collage materials contain different pigments and have different material properties. These factors produce different color results. And of course, digital color has its own unique set of properties. Thus, magenta watercolor paint may look different than magenta oil paint, which looks different than the backlit magenta on your computer screen. In this chapter, you learn how different mediums carry color and some tips for achieving strong color results in these mediums. Specific manufacturers, products, and web links are included.
Color is a big part of the mediums covered in this chapter, but it is by no means the whole story. It's best to consult books on the mediums themselves for more information about tools, techniques, and best practices.
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