The individual paint types are dealt with separately and these are then divided by color, with illustrations of the various palettes and ratios of paint combinations for creating a wide range of subtle and vibrant colors. To demonstrate the theory, there is a selection of still life images, analyzed in terms of their constituent colors. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, Color Mixing for Artists provides a handy source of invaluable information on how to get the most from your paints. The rewards are in being able to create masterpieces by using subtleties and refinements in hue, value, and saturation. Take inspiration from the gallery paintings used to demonstrate color variations in these challenging media and follow the lessons to put principles into practice.