For many years ive enjoyed writing books to help artists with watercolor and collage techniques, color, and creativity. Exploring color by nita leland look for color everywherein music, in poetry, in life. Visit our art community support and resource center, offering creativity and connection during the covid19 crisis. Sep 07, 2008 author of the creative artist, the new creative artist, exploring color, collage, exploring color coloring book, exploring color how to use and control color in your paintings, confident color, new creative collage techniques how to make original art using paper color and texture. This nita leland s book is her lifetime experience on color application. Books by nita leland author of the new creative artist. I had color mixing in high school and college and so color theory is a yawn. How to use and control color in your paintings by leland, nita 1985 hardcover. In 2000 i selfpublished exploring color coloring book, a workbook that accompanied the revised version of my color book. I was fortunate and excited to receive a copy of nita lelands latest book, exploring color workshop, which is a 30th anniversary edition of her original exploring color. Buy exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary edition at north light shop.
They were good at getting multiple closeups and zooming in on the handson shots. 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. After going through all of them, i found the 30th anniversary exploring color workshop the best of all color theory books out there. If you click on the images at the top of this page you can read descriptions of some of my books and videos.
With new exercises, lessons and demonstrations nita leland. The paperback of the exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary edition. Exploring color by nita leland 1998, paperback, revised ebay. It is like taking a course, but for a very reduced rate. Nita leland illustrates the principles of using color with numerous paintings and exercises designed to demonstrate how to use color to plan stronger designs, develop better compositions, and convey moods and. Exploring color workshop pdf download full download pdf book.
Exploring color workshop, released in 2016, first came out in 1985. Jan 28, 2007 buy exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary edition at north light shop. With new exercises, lessons and demonstrations by nita leland overview 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. Enrich yourself, and the richness of your life will be revealed when you paint. Learn to use color with confidence on with the wildly popular author of exploring color and the new creative artist. Exploring color coloring book is a handson workbook based on nita lelands bestselling book, exploring color. Nita makes an intense learning experience informal, friendly, and fun.
This updated and expanded edition of the north light classic exploring color shows you, no matter what your skill level or medium of choice, how to use and control color in your artwork. All of nita lelands books are worth purchasing because they are filled with her techniques on creating abstract expressionist watercolor paintings. Packed with information, illustrations, 90 exercises and art by 58 artists, plus 8 stepbystep demonstrations, exploring color workshop will help you master the intricacies of color. Apr 09, 2019 in this classic book, popular workshop instructor nita leland illustrates the principles of color with stepbystep demonstrations and finishes paintings. She is the author of exploring color, the new creative artist.
Ive several books by nita leland and they are all very inspiring, books that you can refer to again and again, and it applies to this book as well. Jul 01, 1985 in this classic book, popular workshop instructor nita leland illustrates the principles of color with stepbystep demonstrations and finishes paintings. Youll find 87 exercises that help you apply this information in your own work, showing you ways to use color to strengthen your composition. Exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary ed youtube. Exploring color exploring color by nita leland goodreads. Creating confident color with nita leland video download. Exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary by nita leland, 9781440345159, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Creating confident color with nita leland duration. Sep 30, 2016 nita leland is a graduate of otterbein university and teaches workshops in watercolor, color, creativity and collage throughout the united states and canada. With new exercises, lessons and demonstrations nita leland amazon and book dep. Doodlewash exploring color coloring book by nita leland. First of all, before i go into any detail, i want to say this is is a.
A 3day workshop in july with nita leland, color clinic offers you an books. This book is a good tool for anyone studying art, who wants to be inspired or is already an artist who appreciates good instructional value set out in leland s book. More than 80 exercises and demos, plus wonderful examples by 65 artists. Her extensive guides are worth following along in order to develop or redevelop your own palette. But beautiful color is no happy accidentin order to use color effectively, you much. Exploring color workshop book king county library system. Popular art instructor and bestselling author nita leland will help you take any artwork you make to new color heights.
In exploring color, she spares no style or explanation of color harmonies and how they work together to create great paintings. I was fortunate and excited to receive a copy of nita leland s latest book, exploring color workshop, which is a 30th anniversary edition of her original exploring color. But beautiful color is no happy accidentin order to use color effectively, you much understand how it works. Nita leland studio 1210 brittany hills drive dayton, oh 454591418. Feb 17, 2018 buy exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary edition at north light shop. This book is a must for anyone who wants to know or refresh themselves on how colors work, and work togetheror not. Apr 08, 2020 exploring color nita leland pdf in this classic book, popular workshop instructor nita leland illustrates the principles of color with stepbystep demonstrations and finishes paintings. Youll find 87 exercises that color touches the emotions. For all media and skill levels this book, used by many artists and art teachers, will be your constant companion for color.
Youre the sum of all you see, hear, and experience. With new exercises, lessons and demonstrations by nita leland online at alibris. May 26, 2019 exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary edition. It is a very beautiful first of all, before i go into any detail, i want to say this is is a musthave book for any artist in any medium if you are serious about your art. Exploring color by nita leland 1998, paperback, revised. First of all, before i go into any detail, i want to say this is is a musthave book for any artist in any medium if you are serious. Order exploring color, confident color, new creative artist and new creative collage techniques books, and nita leland s color scheme selector wheel. In this classic book, popular workshop instructor nita leland illustrates the principles of color with stepbystep demonstrations and finishes paintings. I taught watercolor painting for several years and developed a passion for color, which led to teaching a color workshop. If im feeling stale or i get a new set of paints i sometimes go through the colormixing books for ideas to set up a palette that is different for what i already have or to decide which colors will. For all media and skill levels this book, used by many. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Aug 22, 2019 exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary. The new creative artist 2006 and confident color 2008 continued my exploration into creativity and color. Jan 09, 2020 in this classic book, popular workshop instructor nita leland illustrates the principles of color with stepbystep demonstrations and finishes paintings. Viewing 15 posts 1 through 15 of 19 total 1 2 author posts november 15, 2017 at 4. Nita leland unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color. It is a lovely book with a fresh new design that makes it feel open and easy to use. The books are not sorted alphabetically, so browse through the. Exploring color coloring book is a handson workbook based on nita leland s bestselling book, exploring color. You could know everything if you like open and read a e book by nita leland exploring color coloring book workbook spiralbound. This is the second edition of the book, the first one was published in 1998 and had only 144 pages whereas this one has 176. I decided to get a few books on color including nita s other title confident color. Exploring color workshop, 30th anniversary edition. Exploring color workshop book pima county public library. Evendale cultural arts center, 10500 reading road, cincinnati, ohio.
Nita lelands first edition of her color mixing book was pretty much my introduction to the concept. Nita leland walks you through an approach to using color that makes color. Buy exploring color 2nd revised edition by leland, nita isbn. Exploring color by nita leland 1985, hardcover for sale. Exploring color coloring book by nita leland 20000301 by nita leland jan 1 1640. Youll find 87 exercises that help you apply this information in your own work, showing you ways to use color. Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. With new exercises, lessons and demonstrations leland, nita on. Exploring color workshop by nita leland is an expanded and updated version of exploring color revised. To book a 3day workshop, please email me to reserve a date. This nita lelands book is her lifetime experience on color application. Color clinic coming to evendale cultural center a 3day workshop in july with nita leland, color clinic offers you an opportunity to create unique artwork with improved knowledge of paint characteristics, color triads, and color contrasts.
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