Download or read book What Every Artist Needs to Know about Paints & Colors written by David Pyle and published by Krause Publications Craft. This book was released on 2000 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential, entertaining must-read for any artist or crafter, David Pyle's comprehensive volume is sure to be treasured for years to come. Both through words and stunning photos, readers will learn about the history of colour, how paints and colours are made, pigment characteristics, permanence and stability, and how to choose and use the materials that will dramatically enhance their creative and expressive processes. Also included is crucial information about how pigments perform in different media -- acrylics, oils, and watercolour -- and colour theory.