
Colours
A Drawing Book Inspired by Art
Giovanna Ranaldi(Author)
OH (Publisher)
Published on 15. April 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-80069-004-2 (ISBN)
Description
Many people crave a creative outlet, but more often than not, don't know where to start. In Colours, Giovanna Ranaldi invites you to nurture your creativity and build your confidence by taking inspiration from famous works of art that celebrate colour.
Each section explores a particular aspect of colour, from basics such as the history of the colour wheel and using complementary colours, to understanding the impact colour has on our emotions and dreams. Throughout the book, Giovanna provides creative and fun prompts that will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Colours is full of information on how to see colour and use it in your own artwork and is packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Paul Klee, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Sonia Delaunay and more.
Colours is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different artistic techniques and materials, and begin their artistic journey.
Each section explores a particular aspect of colour, from basics such as the history of the colour wheel and using complementary colours, to understanding the impact colour has on our emotions and dreams. Throughout the book, Giovanna provides creative and fun prompts that will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Colours is full of information on how to see colour and use it in your own artwork and is packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Paul Klee, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Sonia Delaunay and more.
Colours is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different artistic techniques and materials, and begin their artistic journey.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
illus
Dimensions
Height: 175 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80069-004-2 (9781800690042)
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E-Book
04/2021
Oh Editions
€3.99
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Persons
Giovanna Ranaldi has had many careers, from an engraver to printer, restorer and educator; she is currently an illustrator and author. Among other things, she conceived and conducted an art workshop for the homeless at a day centre in Rome. Her previous books have won several awards and her works have been exhibited across the world. Giovanna currently lives between Rome and Madrid.
Content
Illustrated text - Exploring the world of colour through the eyes of great artists and their masterpieces.
Exercises - Questions and practical challenges for the reader to discover the effect and impact in the way we observe and play with colour.
Exercises - Questions and practical challenges for the reader to discover the effect and impact in the way we observe and play with colour.