Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter

Instruction

Dec 21

Author: James Gurney

I remember seeing the gorgeously illustrated fantasy series Dinotopia many years ago – created, written, and illustrated by James Gurney. He deftly combines illustration with fine art. Early in his career, Gurney openly shared his techniques for other artists to follow. His blog – Gurney Journey – is a wealth of information and inspiration for artists with hundreds of blog posts extending back to 2007. Gurney has a delightful way of simplifying concepts and explaining them – in his blog posts, books, YouTube videos, and online training. That’s true in this book, too. Highly recommended!

Description from the publisher:

“From 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 is the follow up to the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist.
“James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter. A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, Color and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of under-appreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensable tool for any artist.
“This book is the second in a series based on his blog, gurneyjourney.com. His first in the series, Imaginative Realism, was widely acclaimed in the fantastical art world, and was ranked the #1 Bestseller on the Amazon list for art instruction.”