{"product_id":"9781585422197","title":"Color By Betty Edwards","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a practical guide to color theory and painting designed for artists, designers, and curious hobbyists who want to see color more clearly and use it with confidence. The central focus is a tangible method for observing color, mixing hues, and building harmonies that work in real artwork and design projects. It's ideal for beginners through intermediate learners who want to deepen color perception, with an encouraging, purposeful, and inspiring tone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent is presented as a structured program that blends illustrated demonstrations with hands-on exercises. Readers move from fundamental perceptual skills—seeing color as it truly appears—to practical manipulation of hue, value, and saturation. The guide explains how light affects color, how colors influence one another, and how to transform colors into their opposites to expand the palette. Topics include balancing color in still-life, landscape, and figure painting, plus a grounding in the psychology of color and color harmony for everyday surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is studio-style and visually guided: more than 125 color images accompany step-by-step tasks that progress from approachable to challenging. The exercises are designed for self-study or classroom use, with clear prompts that invite active experimentation and reflection. Readers learn by doing, reworking swatches, testing palettes, and comparing how different lighting shifts color relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125+ color images and progressive exercises that move from simple to advanced color work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step method for noticing color as it appears and for mixing harmonious hues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques to balance color across still life, landscape, figure, and portrait painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights into light effects, color interactions, and the psychology of color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear demonstrations, annotated examples, and interactive prompts that encourage hands-on practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible format for self-study, studio practice, or classroom use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a sharper eye for color, improved ability to plan palettes, and greater confidence in selecting and mixing hues for painting and design. The practical, method-driven approach leaves you with usable skills, a richer creative voice, and a lasting sense of curiosity about color’s possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540631597273,"sku":"9781585422197","price":1520.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71hRWa5y_oL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776689647","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9781585422197","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}