A concise guide to the effective use of colour in art and design, featuring 100 illustrations in full colour. This comprehensive primer is designed for artists and designers in a variety of fields who desire a firm understanding of how to use colour to create a desired effect. Patricia Lambert describes the properties of the phenomenon known as colour, emphasizing the importance of synchronizing colour elements to maximize harmony or obtain contrast. She also introduces a technique of paint mixing and addresses the problem of matching colour samples with paint.