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REVIEWS: Powercolor - Master Color Concepts for All Media by Caroline Jasper |
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| Book: Powercolor-Master Color Concepts for All Media: "...the first color theory book I read that didn't make me feel like a complete idiot! I highly recommend it!" BellaOnline.com |
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| "Many books claim the depiction of light is an artist's most powerful tool for capturing mood or expressing deep emotion. Jasper, a regular exhibitor in juried shows around the world whose paintings are held in public an private collections across the United States, wisely avoids such splashy generalizations and states plainly that color is fundamental to the visual arts - a universal means of communication that can be studied in contexts like nature, physics, psychology, physiology, chemistry, aesthetics, history, and culture. Her comprehensive survey discusses the physiology of the eye, the color wheel, various types of color contrast (temperature, intensity, and value), how the physical characteristics of each medium affect the use and appearance of color, and how artists have used color throughout history. The ten very useful "In the Studio" sections feature the color theories of different contemporary artists - who, naturally, don't always agree. This finest in-depth color theory manual for public libraries is highly recommended." Daniel Lombardo, Library Journal, July, 2005 Art Instruction |
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| "Be bold . Stuck in a color rut? In her new book Powercolor-Master Color Concepts For All Media, author Caroline Jasper empowers artists to do more with their use of color-invigorating the palette and revitalizing paint choices. Jasper starts with the basics (What exactly is color, anyway?), examining physiological characteristics as well as color theories and physics. The payoff: By the end of the book you'll be equipped with all the knowledge you need to choose a palette to best express your artistic vision. Powercolor is available in paperback for $24.95. For more information contact: Watson-Guptill Publications." The Artist's Magazine |
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| The Avenue News *Retired Chesapeake High School art teacher authors her first book on color concepts By Patrick R. Wagner |
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| "Powercolor should be required reading for all of your workshop participants. I ordered it when I registered for the course months ago simply to get a feel for your methods and concepts. I can say that though through the years I have accumulated a small library of books on all aspects of art theory, instruction, history, etc, your book has been the most validating and instructive that I've ever studied. As a self taught lanscape artist I've sometimes struggled with the confidence to "create something dramatic from an ordinary scene". From beginning to end Powercolor provided and reinforced a comprehensive, highly engaging academic, aesthetic, instructional tool. I found myself smiling and nodding throughout the reading. It also motivated me to refine and retool much of my thinking, and to make some imediate changes to what I was doing, and the materials I was using to do it. I don't know if you have any other projects in the works, but Powecolor is for me the last word regarding my studio practice. I think any serious artist, be they amateur or professional, should thoroughly digest Powercolor, and refer back to it periodically as a reference and inspiration." Jack Hamrick, Columbia, South Carolina |
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| "The Powercolor book is a great reference." Paula Hand, Texas |
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| "The books (Powercolor-Master Color Concepts for All Media and Painters' Guide and Color Manual - Strategies for All Media) arrived this afternoon. I am still in the WOW phase of my first canvas using the red ground with my new Holbein paints. My curmudgeon color blind husband saw my work in progress and said 'Oh my God, that's beautiful'. This is fun." Kristine Anderson, Montana |
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| "Your book (Powercolor-Master Color Concepts for All Media) is the one I've been looking for for years - it's perfect." Sandra Bendetti, Delaware |
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| "Love your book (Powercolor-Master Color Concepts for All Media)." Scott Burchard, California |
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| "I recently purchased your book Powercolor-Master Color Concepts for All Media at our local Barnes and Nobles. I now realize what's wrong with my paintings and where I need togo to see improvement. I want to thank you for awakening my color perception and providing sorely needed guidance." Tom Childers, North Carolina |
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| "Powercolor-Master Color Concepts for All Media: My first art book. I Recently started painting. I seem to squelch myself with technique in anything I do. I wanted painting to be different. Since I began, I didn't read or even use the internet for anything art related. This weekend I got some art supplies and decided to peruse a couple books. Yours really hit the mark. The conceptual approach versus technique was just perfect for e. I also appreciate the time and effort in culling from other artists. I think you did a great job getting balanced and contrasting views and motivations. I saw an aspect of humility too and admiration of your colleagues. That's really cool." Keith Vetter |
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| "Your book (Powercolor-Master Color Concepts for All Media) and manual (Painters' Guide and Color Manual-Strategies for All Media) are with me at all times. Please know that your thoughts and advice still echo in the recesses of my mind. No painting I do s without your influence. Am entering shows... getting in most of them and even won some awards. Most amazing - people buy some of my paintings! Keeps me producing and therefore learning." Anthony Radcliffe, California |
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