Color Harmony for Artists

Color Harmony for Artists: How to Transform Inspiration into Beautiful Watercolor Palettes and Paintings is a practical, visually rich guide that shows artists how to turn ideas, emotions, and reference images into balanced, expressive watercolor palettes and finished paintings. It combines clear explanations of color theory, value, temperature, and contrast with step by step mixing exercises, palette recipes, and compositional strategies to build confidence in color choices. Illustrated demonstrations and projects reveal how to create harmonious triads, analogous and complementary schemes, control vibrancy and subtlety, and adapt palettes for mood and light. Ideal for beginners and experienced painters alike, the book emphasizes observation, experimentation, and simple, repeatable methods for transforming inspiration into vibrant, convincing watercolor work.