Color in Art Books
These are all books on color theory and mixing that I recommend reading. The individual reviews will tell you exactly what I liked about each.
Top Books on Color (and Color Mixing) for Artists
Great books for learning more about color theory and mixing and the pigments in the paints we use.
Color: Travels Through the Paintbox by Victoria Finlay
A review of the book "Color: Travels Through the Paintbox" which is an entertaining read about the writer's quest to track down the sources of the pigments used in paints.
Artists' Pigments c1600-1835 by RD Harley
My review of the book "Artists' Pigments c.1600-1835" by RD Harley, which is fascinating reading if you want to learn more (much more) about paint pigments.
Artist's Color Manual by Simon Jennings
A review of the "Artist's Color Manual" by Simon Jennings, which combines factual information with coffee-table book quality photos.
Colour in Art by John Gage
A review of the book "Colour in Art" by John Gage, which focuses on the way color has been used by famous artists.
Book Review: Bright Earth –- The Invention of Color
Any painter interested in knowing more about the colors they use and the way colors were discovered, developed, or evolved will find this book fascinating.
Multi-Brand Color Chart Pastels from Huechroval
My thoughts on the Multi-Brand Color Chart Pastels produced by Huechroval.
Book Review: Color Mixing Bible by Ian Sidaway
If you haven't the time to make your own color-mixing charts, you'll find them in great book (for oils, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, soft pastels, colored pencil, and ink).
Masterful Color: Vibrant Colored Pencil Paintings by Arlene Steinberg
My thoughts on a book on how to get vibrant colors when painting with colored pencils.