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Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn bring Book 15, Colour Explorations, which explores the two complimentary colors yellow and purple. Get a new, fresh approach with colour and new ideas well worth trying.

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Colour Explorations
Book 15

Author: Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn
Pages: 24
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"
Publisher: Double Trouble Enterprises
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0234
Weight: 0.5 lb

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After reading this book, it is hoped that readers will be motivated to start or continue keeping a sketchbook or visual diary t contain ideas and information pertinent to their personal work and interests. The works shown are based on the primary color of yellow and its complementary colour of violet/purple. Single colours were selected to provide a focus. Embarking on a them intensifies observational skills and can reveal surprising discoveries.

violet flower colorsstill life

purple/yellow meltyellow/gold

Table of Contents

Introduction
1
Purple Introduction
14
Yellow
2
Observational Drawing
16
Organic Decay
5
Drawing Flowers
18
Rust & Decay
6
Still Life-Purple
22
Colour Magazines
8
Conclusion
24
Collections
10
Suggested Reading
24
Yellow Meets Purple
12
Acknowledgments
24

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