Transparent Watercolor Wheel

By Jim Kosvanec, James Kosvanec, James Kosvanec

Book Overview

This colour mixing system takes the trial-and-error out of colour mixing. A reference for anyone working in watercolour, the book includes a fold-out colour wheel. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823054373
• ISBN13: 9780823054374
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Transparency and Color

I am not yet all the way through this book because there is so much to absorb. It is really packed with great information on the reactions/interactions of common watercolor paints, both by brand and color groups and characteristics. I've been painting with watercolor for about 5 years and have read a lot of books on this same subject. This author has brought it all together for me. I'd highly recommend it. The pullout color wheel is on my easel for easy reference

Some work, others don't, this one exceeds expectations

Kosvanec's book title may not capture your attention, but his book certainly caught mine. He is thorough, clear in his presentation and has a firm grasp on watercolour. His watercolour wheel could become a standard and the one issue I have with the book is that this wheel is not a perforated pull-out. This would have made the book better than 5 stars because you could have a wheel hung up for reference and keep the book intact.

Transparency vs Staining Power

Ohhh, so that's why that color mix only went to a gray scale instead of black! Kosvanec gives great tips on the juicy wash; now my $300 worth of paints actually have color. Well worth the price. Be sure to read this book; don't just look at the pretty pictures. I'm still laughing about the quote, "If tube greens were people, I'd beat them up."

No more mud when painting

James Kosvanec is a wizard. His understanding of transparent color is wondrous. Before this book I struggled with inconsistent results. My first painting after reading this book was clean and every color sparkled. If you want consistent results get this book.