About the Book: Discover everything you need to know about colorfrom mixing paints to selecting an expressive color scheme! Watercolor is known as a luminous and vibrant medium, but without a basic understanding of color, beginning artists often find it a challenge to bring out these desired qualities. This 32-page guide arms beginners with the fundamentals of color so they can begin creating fresh and lively artwork right away. The in-depth introduction features simple illustrations and explanations that show artists how to establish color harmony, blend colors through a variety of exciting techniques, create a mood, and more. Then readers will find several inspiring, step-by-step projects that allow beginners to further explore aspects of colorfrom portraying a time of day to using a complementary color scheme. Featuring the work of several accomplished artists, this book showcases several styles and approaches to color treatment, encouraging beginners to experiment and discover what suits them best.