Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable colour! Finding colour combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light classic Exploring colour teaches artists of all mediums and skill levels how to use and control colour in their artwork and shows how exhilarating and enjoyable the ride can be. Popular art instructor and best-selling author Nita Leland will help you take any artwork you make to new colour heights. Memorable paintings from more than 30 contributing artists are inside towill inspire you, along with 75+ hands-on exercises, 8 step-by-step demonstrations and countless nuggets of colour knowledge – all in your own private workshop! Learn how to master colour mixing, assemble the perfect palette for your artistic goals, select just the right colour scheme, and communicate colour in a way that elevates your designs way beyond the ordinary. Start a handy journal to keep track of your discoveries, with customized mixtures, colour wheels, reference charts and other tools designed to uncover your colour personality and help you work with colour more efficiently. Nita knows that the quest for perfect colour can be fun, and it can be yours. So stop guessing, and start exploring! Beautiful colour is no happy accident. colour can be learned. – Nita Leland