Color mixing guide by John L. King
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About this eBook
| Author | King, John L. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Color mixing guide For artists, painters, decorators, printing pressmen, show card writers, sign painters, color mixers. Gives color mixtures by parts |
| Alternate Title |
Color mixing guide Proportions for mixing all known colors. Water, oil paints or printing inks |
| Original Publication | United States: Ogilvie Pub. Co.,1923. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Color Mixing Guide" by John L. King is a practical instructional manual aimed at artists, painters, decorators, and anyone involved in color mixing, published in the early 20th century. This book provides valuable guidance on how to effectively blend primary colors—yellow, red, and blue—along with black and white to create a wide spectrum of hues and shades. Its primary focus is on teaching readers the delicate art of color theory and practical mixing techniques to achieve the desired colors with minimal waste. The book introduces the fundamental concepts of color, including the characteristics of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, as well as their meanings and emotional associations. King elaborates on color mixing methodologies, offering systematic formulations for achieving specific shades and tints. Additionally, he includes tips for avoiding common pitfalls, understanding color harmony, and addressing issues like color blindness in practical applications. Overall, "Color Mixing Guide" serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of color dynamics in art and design. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Colors |
| Subject | Pigments |
| Subject | Paint mixing |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69507 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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