Walter Foster CMR 1,500 Color Mixing (Coil Bound) (CRC101)

The definitive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists.

No more guessing at colors only to end up with a muddy mess and wasted paint! 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor takes the mystery and stress out of color mixing with just the right formula for just about any color.

Designed for use in the studio, this durable book features:


A lay-flat spiral binding
Easily wipeable glossy cardstock pages
Two removable plastic color-mixing grids—one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor

Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations:


Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint—for example, “Broccoli.”
Find the Color Recipe with the subject’s recipe number (“81”) and a photo of the actual paint mixture.
Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color.
Mix the color.

It’s that easy! This comprehensive reference also includes foundational instruction on color theory and mixing, covering:


Color theory
Color value mixing
Graying color naturally
Mixing flesh and portrait colors
Rendering skies and clouds

Whether you are a beginning or experienced artist, 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is an essential tool for your workspace."