Color and Light by James Gurney - A Guide for Realist Painters (Hardcover)

From the New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series, James Gurney, comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. This art instruction book follows the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist and bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and a wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney tests color theory in the light of science and observation, providing an indispensable tool for any artist that includes a glossary, pigment index, and bibliography.

Whether you are a traditional painter, a digital concept artist, or an art enthusiast looking to understand visual storytelling, this book provides clear answers to complex lighting behaviors. Master everything from ambient occlusion to subsurface scattering through beautiful, practical examples directly from Gurney's own studio work.

This comprehensive reference brings masterclass-level education to your fingertips on high-grade archival paper with stunning color reproduction. It makes a magnificent, insightful addition to any studio library, artist workstation, or art book collection.

• Format: Hardcover / Art Instruction & Reference Book
• Title: Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter
• Creators: James Gurney (Author & Illustrator)
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication Date: November 30, 2010
• Print Length: 224 Pages (Full Color Illustrations)
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 22.86 x 1.52 x 26.67 cm
• Item Weight: 912 g
• Genre: Art Instruction / Realism / Color Theory