Color is so constantly in evidence in our daily lives that we are inclined to give it almost no conscious attention. We merely accept color, as we do sunshine and shadow, failing not so much in our appreciation of its beauty — for we all like color — as in a full realization of what an important part it plays in our daily lives. Color to many of us is a thing to admire consciously or openly only now and then, when particularly called to our attention, as in a sunset or a striking painting. Actually, however, even though we do not realize it, color influences us during practically every waking moment.

For, although color in itself is not absolutely essential to human life, as is shown by the fact that the achromatic vision of the totally color-blind person apparently meets his needs fairly well, it is still true that our ability to see color all about us adds inestimably to the richness of our existence. This book will help you in figuring out how to use these colors to influence and create richness in your art.