The Scrapbooker's Essential Guide To Color

Color is a crucial component of every scrapbook page, yet few of us possess a true understanding of how to select a standout color scheme and what makes it visually appealing. Fortunately, the art of devising exceptional color combinations is not a process to be feared, and can in fact be learned. Comprised entirely of artwork created by the 2005 Memory Makers Masters - 10 of the industry's top scrapbook artists - "The Scrapbooker's Essential Guide To Color" demonstrates how to put together fail-proof color combinations every time in an easy-to-understand way. To be discovered inside: How to use the color wheel - an artist's ultimate creative weapon - to make eye-popping color combinations you may have never considered before. A breakdown of basic color terminology. Informative color-family profiles. Beautiful examples of the most tried-and-true color schemes, including monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split complementary, diad, triad and tetrad color schemes. More than 100 vibrant layouts showcasing the six color families - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, as well as ideas for incorporating neutrals. Helpful insights on designing with color.