Walter Foster - Color Mixing for Oil & Acrylic
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Product Information
- Four-step system for 450+ color combinations
- Color Guidance Index organizes by subject
- Photo reference shows actual paint mixtures
- Mixing grid ensures accurate color proportions
- Covers color theory and complementary colors
- Portrait color mixing techniques included
- 48 pages by William F. Powell
Master 450+ precise color recipes through a simple four-step system
Locate your subject in the Color Guidance Index, reference the corresponding recipe number, use the included measuring grid to proportion each pigment, then mix. The method demystifies color relationships while building practical mixing skills.
Beyond the 450+ documented combinations, Powell explains the underlying principles that let you adapt these recipes to your own work. Sections on color value, complementary relationships, and natural graying techniques teach you to adjust intensity and temperature rather than simply matching swatches. Portrait color mixing receives dedicated attention, addressing the subtle variations that bring skin tones to life. The grid system ensures consistency across sessions, useful when you need to recreate a color days later or scale a recipe up for larger passages. Compact format fits beside your palette for quick reference during painting sessions.
