Explore Color with a Master Painter
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Explore Color with a Master Painter -
Learn to paint anything you desire — with no limits — by seeing and understanding color relativity.
Achieving rich, luminous colors that dance against each other is the stuff of painters’ dreams, but it’s not easy without a process. We see the color in our mind, but how do we mix and apply it in harmony with the rest of the painting?
The answer is color relativity. By realizing that color only appears a certain way because of the color next to it, you unlock a whole new world. No color stands alone, whether in real life or on canvas.
In this book, master painter Kami Mendlik distills color relativity into a simple yet transformative step-by-step strategy that will imbue your paintings with radiant light and atmosphere.
You'll Learn How To:
Use the primary palette to create stronger color harmony
Simplify shapes into color averages to create dynamic color relationships
Avoid common color dilemmas
Identify and use the properties of color to create the illusion of light
Mix primary, secondary, and tertiary colors in a systematic, intentional way
No color stands alone, it appears to look a certain way because of the color next to it. This is relativity. The first step is to see this, the next is to make the color. By learning and breaking down the properties of color, you will have the tools needed to paint anything you desire with no limits.
My life long passion is the study of color, and sharing with others a process to help achieve the illusion of light and vibration in their paintings. There are countless nuances in color that can make it challenging for the painter. We want to put it ALL in there, but this leaves little room for creating the illusion of light.
Through years of teaching and painting, I have found that the eye can continue to develop how we see color. It’s this beautiful never-ending process! The key to creating light is not only learning the properties of color, it’s also learning what needs to be in the painting and more importantly, what doesn’t! Simplifying, both the shapes and the averages of color is the key to bringing your work to its greatest potential. - Kami Mendlik
“Color’s exciting. Color gets all the attention. But it’s complex, and every time you put one color beside another, it shifts. It works in relationship. Color Relativity offers you a path to understanding color. A comprehensive guide to master color and enhance your painting. ”
“As someone who struggles with typical textbook learning, this book changes the game. It is FAR from ordinary in the realm of teaching. It's truly not just a learning tool, but a way of life. When it comes to digesting and working through the content, you are met with pages that are easy to read and flow seamlessly together-not overwhelming you, but also not under-explaining. It's just enough for your brain to soak it in and take a breath of fresh air at the same time. A truly marvelous resource for creatives.”
Student of St. Croix River School of Painting
“If you allow yourself only one instructional book this year, make sure it is Color Relativity by Kami Mendlik. I shudder to think how much time and money I have spent on art books over the years. This one is truly worth every penny! It is clear and precise, with step-by-step instructions through many useful exercises. It has changed the way I think about light, value, and color.”
Gabby, Student of St. Croix River School of Painting