1 / 5Color Choices: Making Color Sense Out of Color Theory
Color Choices: Making Color Sense Out of Color Theory is a practical guide by artist Stephen Quiller to understanding colour relationships and developing personal colour choices. It introduces a foldout wheel with 68 colours, then walks through five colour schemes, underlays and overlays, with examples for several painting media.
At a glance
- Includes a foldout Quiller Wheel with 68 precisely placed colours, according to the listing.
- Explains how to interpret colour relationships and mix colours more clearly.
- Covers five structured colour schemes, plus underlays and overlays.
- The description names oil, watercolour, acrylic, gouache and casein as suitable media.
Reference price: $33.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A colour wheel and step-by-step scheme instruction offer a structured way to explore colour choices.
- The stated scope spans colour theory concepts and practical painting applications.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Watson-Guptill |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Feb. 1 2002 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 144 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0823006972 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0823006977 |
| Dimensions | 21.2 x 1.1 x 27.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 601 g |
Who is it for?
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and instructional, with comprehensive colour-theory content, illustrations, examples and exercises. This aligns with the listing's stated wheel and structured colour schemes, which may suit readers looking for a guided reference rather than a book limited to general discussion. The supplied rating distribution is mostly five-star, though aggregate ratings do not explain individual readers' reasons.
Positive themes
- Feedback highlights the informative, instructional content and examples.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing describes colour relationships, colour mixing, five structured colour schemes, and the use of underlays and overlays.
Does it include a colour wheel?
The description says it includes a foldout Quiller Wheel featuring 68 precisely placed colours.
Which painting media does it address?
The listing says the guidance applies to oil, watercolour, acrylic, gouache and casein.
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