color in art

Patrick and Aunt Emily paint a picture while Aunt Emily teaches Patrick how to mix and make colors.

Discusses the roles of light and color in artistic expression, in visual representation, and in shapes and space, and presents step-by-step demonstrations of the use of light and color in the depiction of objects, the human figure, and landscape using several kinds of media.

Isolates the artistic element of color, discusses what thoughts and feelings can be conveyed by different colors, and examines how they contribute to a work of art through various examples.

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw monsters. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to color theory, designed for young artists, that covers topics such as reasons for selecting specific colors, what the primary and secondary colors are, and how to use colors for different meanings within an illustration.