--- product_id: 48862223 title: "Color Theory: An essential guide to color--from basic principles to practical applications (Artist's Library)" price: "SAR 58" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/48862223-color-theory-an-essential-guide-to-color-from-basic-principles store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 64 pages of expert color insights Step-by-step practical projects Applicable to oil & acrylic painting Color Theory: An essential guide to color--from basic principles to practical applications (Artist's Library) **Price:** SAR 58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Master color like a pro—your art’s secret weapon awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Color Theory: An essential guide to color--from basic principles to practical applications (Artist's Library) - **How much does it cost?** SAR 58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/48862223-color-theory-an-essential-guide-to-color-from-basic-principles) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Hands-On Learning:** Step-by-step projects and practical tips to immediately apply color principles. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Petite size packed with essential color theory knowledge for busy creatives. - • **Cross-Medium Mastery:** Designed for oil and acrylic painters but valuable for all artistic disciplines. - • **Trusted & Top-Ranked:** Highly rated with 4.5 stars and a bestseller in Graphic Design Colour Use. - • **Color Psychology Decoded:** Unlock the emotional impact of color to elevate your artistic storytelling. ## Overview Color Theory by Patti Mollica is a concise, 64-page guide that demystifies color principles for artists, focusing on practical application in oil and acrylic painting. It covers everything from pigment characteristics and color mixing to color psychology, making it an essential tool for creatives seeking to enhance their color choices and artistic expression. With high customer ratings and bestseller status, it’s a must-have for both beginners and seasoned artists. ## Description In this essential guide, accomplished artist Patti Mollica walks you through the most important aspects of color theory as they relate to oil and acrylic painting. Regardless of your medium, a solid understanding of color and its applications is essential. Petite in size but packed with information , this fresh, contemporary take on the subject of color features step-by-step projects and practical tips and techniques to put color knowledge to effective use. From pigment characteristics and color mixing to color psychology, you’ll find all the insight you need to make dynamic, harmonious, and meaningful color choices in your own works of art. You’ll find within: discussions and illustrations of the complexities of color and how to use it as a tool for communication; tips for creating vibrant mixes, lively blacks, realistic greens, and flesh tones; and an inspiring collection of fresh and contemporary artwork. Begin with an overview of color in the history of art and the science behind color. Then learn color basics: the color wheel; hue, saturation, and value; color and value; color temperature; color relativity; and color schemes. Everything you need to know about pigments and paints is detailed next. With these essentials covered, move on to integrate color with your compositions and painting style as a means of expression. Harness the power of color in your painting with Color Theory ! Review: A super non-complicated guide to colour theory. - An informative easy to digest guide to the principles of colour theory. The flow of the book is practical and eases the reader through its contents. There are many examples of artist’s works which are accompanied with text that explains their choices and rules applied. The book is only 64 pages in total so does not go in to wordy complicated jargon about colour theory. It doesn’t get caught up in the science…which is perfect for me and there is plenty to get you thinking and considering the importance of colour in your art, which ever discipline you work in. This book is a handy size and the quality of print is great. I have read through a few times now and I am now considering my colour choices and the the reasons why. This is a super introduction to colour theory, a perfect addition to anyone’s artistic tool/kit. A book I will definitely refer to time and time again! Review: Good quality book. - Excellent book, lots of no waffling information about colour mixing. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 27,816 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 15 in Graphic Design Colour Use 179 in Painting (Books) 210 in Other Art Media & Techniques | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 760 Reviews | ## Images ![Color Theory: An essential guide to color--from basic principles to practical applications (Artist's Library) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vihM-QWhL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A super non-complicated guide to colour theory. *by S***A on 24 August 2022* An informative easy to digest guide to the principles of colour theory. The flow of the book is practical and eases the reader through its contents. There are many examples of artist’s works which are accompanied with text that explains their choices and rules applied. The book is only 64 pages in total so does not go in to wordy complicated jargon about colour theory. It doesn’t get caught up in the science…which is perfect for me and there is plenty to get you thinking and considering the importance of colour in your art, which ever discipline you work in. This book is a handy size and the quality of print is great. I have read through a few times now and I am now considering my colour choices and the the reasons why. This is a super introduction to colour theory, a perfect addition to anyone’s artistic tool/kit. A book I will definitely refer to time and time again! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality book. *by C***L on 5 October 2026* Excellent book, lots of no waffling information about colour mixing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Covers many areas CLEARLY *by B***Y on 31 May 2019* Like the layout, content and clarity, suitable for my stage of development ## 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.com.sa/products/48862223-color-theory-an-essential-guide-to-color-from-basic-principles](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/48862223-color-theory-an-essential-guide-to-color-from-basic-principles) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-11-10*