| Author | : Nita Leland |
| Publisher | : North Light Books |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 2008-10-21 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
Reviews the history of color theory and systems, addresses the use of elements and principles of color design, looks at seven types of contrast and how to achieve color harmony, explains the split-primary color mixing system and the use of full-spectrum palettes, and includes demonstrations.
| Author | : Nita Leland |
| Publisher | : North Light Books |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 1998-09-15 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
How to use and control color in your painting
| Author | : Karen Barbé |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017-03 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9781910258651 |
Choosing colours for a crafting project can be daunting and creating colour palettes is a design task in itself but textile designer Karen Barbé's explanations makes it a fun and enjoyable part of the process
| Author | : Trish Burr |
| Publisher | : Milner Craft (Paperback) |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012-02 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781863514262 |
Based on her own experience with long and short stitch shading, gained through trial and error over the years, the author provides a greater awareness of how colour affects our embroidery, and what brings it to life.
| Author | : Veronique Henderson |
| Publisher | : Hamlyn |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2008-01-01 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 9780600614999 |
The first book from the Color Me Beautiful team-created more than 25 years ago-still continues to sell well, and the world's leading image consultancy is back with an updated look at fashion and cosmetics. Millions of people have used this internationally recognized system to look and feel better. Think of it as feng shui for the body, a way of using color to make yourself sparkle from head to toe and glow from within. And now the Color Me Beautiful organization presents brand-new, totally contemporary strategies in an easy-to-follow and lushly illustrated volume. Guided by questionnaires, photos and palettes, and boxed pointers, anyone can do a color analysis and figure out what shades work best with her skin, hair, and eye tones. Confidence-building plans feature ideal outfits for any shape; tricks for adapting your wardrobe to different lifestyles; and ideas for developing a stylish, original approach to dress. Plus, there's makeup and accessory advice for that perfect finishing touch.
| Author | : Veronique Henderson |
| Publisher | : Hamlyn |
| Total Pages | : 727 |
| Release | : 2014-04-07 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 0600628159 |
Every woman knows that if you feel great on the outside, you are confident on the inside. Let the Colour Me Beautiful team guide you through choosing perfect outfits for your shape and colouring. Find out your dominant colouring with the help of celebrity examples, and combine this with expert guidance on body shape, style personality, make-up and accessory advice. With everything you need to create your perfect capsule wardrobe, you'll never have a bad style day again!
| Author | : Nita Leland |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-09-07 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1440345155 |
Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color! Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light classic Exploring Color teaches artists of all mediums and skill levels how to use and control color in their artwork and shows how exhilarating and enjoyable the ride can be. Popular art instructor and best-selling author Nita Leland will help you take any artwork you make to new color heights. Memorable paintings from more than 30 contributing artists are inside towill inspire you, along with 75+ hands-on exercises, 8 step-by-step demonstrations and countless nuggets of color knowledge--all in your own private workshop! Learn how to master color mixing, assemble the perfect palette for your artistic goals, select just the right color scheme, and communicate color in a way that elevates your designs way beyond the ordinary. Start a handy journal to keep track of your discoveries, with customized mixtures, color wheels, reference charts and other tools designed to uncover your color personality and help you work with color more efficiently. Nita knows that the quest for perfect color can be fun, and it can be yours. So stop guessing, and start exploring! "Beautiful color is no happy accident. Color can be learned." --Nita Leland
| Author | : Jim Krause |
| Publisher | : Watson-Guptill |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2017-10-03 |
| Genre | : Design |
| ISBN | : 0399579796 |
This updated, expanded, and oversized inspirational resource presents 1,100 color palettes, with light, bright, dark, and muted varieties for each one, making it the most expansive palette selection tool available. Color Index XL provides aspiring designers, artists, and creative individuals working with color with an indispensable, one-stop method for reviewing and selecting current, up-to-date color palettes for their creative projects. Designer and lecturer Jim Krause's classic resource is back with a new approach that presents each group of palettes in an oversized form for easy visual review, and bleeding to the edge of the page (edge indexing) for quick access. By providing variations for each palette, Krause ensures that creatives can find the best color selection for each project's needs. This book serves as the perfect resource for teachers, students, and professionals of all kinds in the art and design space who want to stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving trends in color.
| Author | : Anuschka Rees |
| Publisher | : Ten Speed Press |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 2019-05-14 |
| Genre | : Self-Help |
| ISBN | : 039958210X |
The ultimate guide to building confidence in your body, beauty, clothes and life in an era of toxic social media-driven beauty standards. “A self-confidence bible that every woman should read.”—Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet Empowering, insightful, and psychology-driven, Beyond Beautiful is filled with proven, no-BS strategies for proactive self-care. This stylish and practical handbook takes a deep-dive into all of the factors that make it hard to feel good about yourself, and offers sage answers to tricky questions, like: • Why do I hate the way I look in pictures? • How can I stop feeling like a total slob compared to everyone on social media? • How exactly does this "self-love" thing work? • How do I find the confidence to use less make up, stop shaving, or wear what I want? • Is body positivity really the answer? Illustrated with full-color art, Beyond Beautiful is a much-needed breath of fresh air that will help you live your best life, know your worth, and stop wasting any more precious energy and mental space worrying about the way you look. Praise for Beyond Beautiful “This compact book delves into every aspect of the body-image problem and sets forth feasible ideas for accepting one’s physical appearance to enhance confidence and joy.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Rees’s emboldening message will surely help any reader struggling with self-confidence.”—Publishers Weekly
