Colors: True Color

About the Author\nGiovanna 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.\nKatherine Gregor translates from Italian, Russian and French. She is also a playwright and a fiction writer and maintains a regular blog.\nMany people crave a creative outlet, but more often than not, don't know where to start. In Colors, Giovanna Ranaldi invites you to nurture your creativity and build your confidence by taking inspiration from famous works of art that celebrate color.
Each section explores a particular aspect of color, from basics suchas the history of the color wheel and using complementary colors, to understanding the impact color 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. Colors is full of information on how to see color 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.
Colors 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.