In painters will learn how to create impactful work with an understanding of basic color theory. Topics include the , , and . You will learn how color captures mood and to communicate meaning with nothing more than color as you create personal, expressive works of art. and accessible technique demonstrations show color theory in action, making this book a useful reference for any beginning artist's library. The Artist Toolbox series provides for beginning and aspiring artists. While many instructional art books gloss over important concepts, focusing instead on how to replicate a piece of art, the Artist Toolbox series breaks down the whats, whens, whys, and hows of each relevant tool or technique, clearly demonstrating its purpose and how to employ it to achieve the desired effects.