Journal from an island utopia cohabited by humans and dinosaurs.

Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process.James Gurney (born June 14, 1958) is an American artist and author known for his illustrated book series Dinotopia, which is presented in the form of a 19th-century explorer's 'James Gurney's new book, 'Color and Light,' cleverly bridges the gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process.' -Armand Cabrera, Artist

His first in the series, 'Imaginative Realism,' was widely acclaimed in the fantastical art world, and was ranked the #1 Bestseller on the Amazon list for art instruction. This book is the second in a series based on his blog,. A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensible tool for any artist. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. James Gurney, 'New York Times' best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows 'Imaginative Realism' with his second art-instruction book, 'Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter.' A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, 'Color and Light' bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. This art instruction book will accompany the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesna (TM)t Exist. From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series, James Gurney, comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings.

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