Mastering Color takes artists beyond the color wheel for a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical uses of their palettes. It features inventive, yet easy-to-understand, concepts and techniques that apply to every subject, medium, and painting level, with: -An in-depth section on the properties of color, including color density, mother colors, and transition colors -Examples, charts, mini-demos, demos, and comparisons to illustrate color theory -Advice for maximizing color as it relates to value, design, light, shadow, and mood Artists will appreciate this in-depth look at color theory -- one that"s sure to maximize the beauty and appeal of their next paintings.