Gurney, who I have written about previously on several occasions, has culled a treasure trove of insightful observations, practical tips, experimental trials and artful technique from years of painting a wide range of subjects in a variety of visual approaches. This is the “other” book on color, the one that takes the practice of working with color, and the understanding of color and light and how we perceive them, to the next level. In Color and Light, which has just been released, we get the printed version of having an experienced painter leaning over our shoulder, giving us his best advice and taking us beyond the basics into the subtleties of the practical application of color in the process of creating paintings. I didn’t really know what that book was until James Gurney wrote Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter. Numerous books have been written on the subject some are less than worthwhile, some are good, some are excellent, and a few have become so relied on that over time they have become standards.Įach takes a certain approach to the subject, emphasizing color choices, color mixing, experimentation, analysis, etc., but of the many books on color that I’ve encountered over time, there always seemed to be key parts of the puzzle that hadn’t been addressed yet - a certain kind of book on color that was missing.
What other factor in art is so simultaneously fascinating and frustrating for artists?
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