--- product_id: 4967717 title: "- Walter Foster Artist's Library Series Color Theory Book" price: "$21.25" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4967717-walter-foster-artists-library-series-color-theory-book store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # - Walter Foster Artist's Library Series Color Theory Book **Price:** $21.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - Walter Foster Artist's Library Series Color Theory Book - **How much does it cost?** $21.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4967717-walter-foster-artists-library-series-color-theory-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com - Walter Foster Artist's Library Series Color Theory Book - Books Review: THIS IS A BOOK EVERY ARTIST SHOULD OWN REGARDLESS OF YOUR MEDIUM. - regardless of your medium... This book explains color principles and values and color schemes beautifully. Easy to follow ( and I'm a show me let me try that myself type of person...I can't read texts and understand concepts very well) however, that being said....I couldn't put the book down, and I carry it around the house with me everywhere since my studio is at home. It's just long enough to read without getting boring (i almost wish it was a little longer and/or came with a companion CD showing you exactly what to do in the visual sense) but three are plenty of beautiful illustrations of photos. It's up to date current information that is timeless. Being self taught, I naturally do most of the things Patti talks about but I didn't understand why. I also didn't understand the color wheel and how the colors worked to achieve certain aspects, naturally I did those things but I was shooting from the hip. Now I can actually I can plan a painting knowing how to achieve my goals from the beginning!!! Review: Good for beginners, good refresher for advanced artists. - This is a good book for beginning artists. Although I have many years of experience as an artist, I found this guide useful for putting my intuition and experience into words as I now work as an instructor. I wish I had disovered a book like this sooner in my career, it would have saved me some hard-learned lessons! It explains a lot about how color balance and contrast in artwork can affect the overall quality of one's art, (skill nonwithstanding: you can apply these principles as a very low-level beginner or as an advanced artist.) As with anything else, becoming a good artist requires a lot of practice as well as practical knowledge. This book does a good job of spelling out the things one might normally have to try for oneself and discover through trial and error. Rather than stumbling upon success, an artist should learn the basics of color theory and strategically apply those ideas while composing a piece. I have also suggested to my students to purchase this book because it's super-affordable and even if they don't plan to do art professionally, the book is simple enough and clear enough that they can apply their newfound knowledge right away. Although becoming truly good at art requires a big time commitment, even the casual artist will see a big improvement in their work with a minimal time investment: the time required to read and understand this book. It's especially helpful to have color illustrations for more "obscure" concepts that would puzzle a newbie (such as the idea of "red" blues and "cool" reds). It's also helpful for advanced artists to keep such things in mind while mixing new colors and developing palettes. Rather than purchasing supplies as-needed, one can use this guide to plan out which of the many pigments available will be most useful for the specific effects one is going for. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (751) | ## Images ![- Walter Foster Artist's Library Series Color Theory Book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8120hX5HegL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THIS IS A BOOK EVERY ARTIST SHOULD OWN REGARDLESS OF YOUR MEDIUM. *by W***N on May 4, 2016* regardless of your medium... This book explains color principles and values and color schemes beautifully. Easy to follow ( and I'm a show me let me try that myself type of person...I can't read texts and understand concepts very well) however, that being said....I couldn't put the book down, and I carry it around the house with me everywhere since my studio is at home. It's just long enough to read without getting boring (i almost wish it was a little longer and/or came with a companion CD showing you exactly what to do in the visual sense) but three are plenty of beautiful illustrations of photos. It's up to date current information that is timeless. Being self taught, I naturally do most of the things Patti talks about but I didn't understand why. I also didn't understand the color wheel and how the colors worked to achieve certain aspects, naturally I did those things but I was shooting from the hip. Now I can actually I can plan a painting knowing how to achieve my goals from the beginning!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for beginners, good refresher for advanced artists. *by R***E on August 24, 2016* This is a good book for beginning artists. Although I have many years of experience as an artist, I found this guide useful for putting my intuition and experience into words as I now work as an instructor. I wish I had disovered a book like this sooner in my career, it would have saved me some hard-learned lessons! It explains a lot about how color balance and contrast in artwork can affect the overall quality of one's art, (skill nonwithstanding: you can apply these principles as a very low-level beginner or as an advanced artist.) As with anything else, becoming a good artist requires a lot of practice as well as practical knowledge. This book does a good job of spelling out the things one might normally have to try for oneself and discover through trial and error. Rather than stumbling upon success, an artist should learn the basics of color theory and strategically apply those ideas while composing a piece. I have also suggested to my students to purchase this book because it's super-affordable and even if they don't plan to do art professionally, the book is simple enough and clear enough that they can apply their newfound knowledge right away. Although becoming truly good at art requires a big time commitment, even the casual artist will see a big improvement in their work with a minimal time investment: the time required to read and understand this book. It's especially helpful to have color illustrations for more "obscure" concepts that would puzzle a newbie (such as the idea of "red" blues and "cool" reds). It's also helpful for advanced artists to keep such things in mind while mixing new colors and developing palettes. Rather than purchasing supplies as-needed, one can use this guide to plan out which of the many pigments available will be most useful for the specific effects one is going for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comprehensive *by M***E on January 30, 2023* This book arrived quickly and in great condition. As for the book itself, I found it to be very comprehensive. I really could easily understand color theory now with the way it's presented in this book. I'm really happy I got this one because I've struggled with color theory before and always just went on instinct. Now I feel like I have extra skills I didn't have before so my creations should come out looking even better. I'm sure I'll be referencing this book for some time to come too. Really glad I got it. This book isn't for advanced art students but is perfect for serious beginners. ## Frequently Bought Together - Color Theory: An essential guide to color-from basic principles to practical applications (Artist's Library) - Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition - Color by Betty Edwards: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4967717-walter-foster-artists-library-series-color-theory-book](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4967717-walter-foster-artists-library-series-color-theory-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*