A Visual Palette

Kevin Weckbach has been painting for over 20 years and is known and collected nationally. Also, he has become one of the most sought after teachers in the nation. Currently he teaches classes in Colorado with student coming in from all-over the US to study under his teachings. He is known to have the ability to articulate what he knows visually, and this is a book that brings all of those teachings into concrete words. The writings here are for those of all levels and style in painting, because the principles stated are foundational and key to the quality of painting. This is not a how-to-do technique book but a more full-filling book that will awaken you to the meaning behind painting, and give you more reason and direction with your own work.

At long last, a fresh take on color! Jesse and Joe, stylists to the stars and fashion consultants on The Oprah Winfrey Show reveal their secrets for finding personalized palettes for each individual woman's coloring. No longer will redheads be relegated to earthtones. No longer will women of color assume they look good only in bright colors. Instead, Jesse and Joe offer 20 highly personalized colortypes to choose from. Using quizzes, questionnaires, hundreds of photos, color swatches, before-and-after shots, and photos of celebrity style icons, they make it easy for any woman to determine her best colors, brighten her look, and leave a lasting impression.

Change the way you see color forever in this dazzling collection of color palettes spanning art history and pop culture, and told in writer and artist Edith Young's accessible, inviting style. From the shades of pink in the blush of Madame de Pompadour's cheeks to Prince's concert costumes, Color Scheme decodes the often overlooked color concepts that can be found in art history and visual culture. Edith Young's forty color palettes and accompanying essays reveal the systems of color that underpin everything we see, allowing original and, at times, even humorous themes to emerge. Color Scheme is the perfect book for anyone interested in learning more about, or rethinking, how we see the world around us.

This fully realized colour catalogue includes elegant contemporary illustrations of every animal, plant or mineral cited in Syme's edition of “Werner's nomenclature of colours”

Palate Palette was inspired by a simple but intriguing question: "What do the best artists and illustrators around the world love to eat?" Brimming with colorful and characterful artwork, the book features a variety of food-related illustrations as well as charming personal anecdotes written/sketched by the artists/illustrators themselves - making it a feast for the senses that will fill fans of visual appeal with delight. Besides savoring all the scrumptious-looking drawings, foodies will also find pages of inspiration and recipes for trying new things in the kitchen!

AutoCAD continues to dominate the two-dimensional drafting marketplace for architects and interior designers. Digital Drawing for Designers: A Visual Guide to AutoCAD 2017 is designed to help this community by visually teaching for step-by-step understanding. Beginning with the building blocks of drawing (lines, circles, and arcs), the book progresses through architectural graphic standards, enabling students to create presentation and construction drawings that effectively communicate their design ideas. Advanced features such as annotative dimensions, annotative blocks, express tools, and linking drawings (XREFs) are also covered. Instructions are illustrated using language and concepts from manual drafting, facilitating a smooth transition to the digital environment for all designers. New learners will appreciate the step-by-step lessons and visual illustrations, while experienced design professionals can easily access material to refresh their knowledge. Clear, concise, and above all visual, this AutoCAD guide speaks directly to the needs of architects and interior designers.