Colours: A Drawing Book Inspired by Art

Description

Many people crave a creative outlet, but more often than not, don't know where to start. In Colours (True Colours), Giovanna Ranaldi invites you to nurture your creativity and build your confidence by taking inspiration from famous works of art that celebrate colour. Each section explores a particular aspect of colour, from basics such as the history of the colour wheel and using complementary colours, to understanding the impact colour has on our emotions and dreams. Throughout the book, Giovanna provides creative and fun prompts that will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Colours (True Colours) is full of information on how to see colour and use it in your own artwork and is packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Paul Klee, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Sonia Delaunay and more.

Giovanna Ranaldi has had many careers, from an engraver to printer, restorer and educator; she is currently an illustrator and author. Among other things, she conceived and conducted an art workshop for the homeless at a day centre in Rome. Her previous books have won several awards and her works have been exhibited across the world. Giovanna currently lives between Rome and Madrid.