Review: Color Choices: Making Color Sense Out of Color Theory by Stephen Quiller

[@a.k.6511]

Based on your recommendation, I read this book and loved it. But I quickly noticed that Quiller didn't explain everything I needed. As I researched further I also read his next book, Painters Guide to Color. And yes, right here he really explains everything. He himself describes his key experiences in several places in his book: "I heard and understood the theory. But how do you really use it when painting?" or "It's the near grays that are the key to painting with colors." He proves in a hundred ways that he has asked himself every possible question on the way to understanding painting with color... and answered it. Paul Klee also once talked about this moment when he became one with the color. He was a fantastic teacher and his images and writings are brilliant and groundbreaking. But it is Quiller who has finally and forever documented the path step by step. Understanding and teaching Zen in the art of painting with color!

[@teohyc]

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to check out that book too.

[@Arovarel]

Beautiful color choices in those pictures. I really like how you turn the pages in your book reviews, we can actually have a good idea of what's in it. And those color wheels are really interesting, I might buy it. Thanks for showing us!

[@sarahconroy3634]

W here can we buy this book and how much is it? Mary Conroy , Toronto. Canada.?

[@Zenica204]

I have a copy of this too. SQ is a great teacher and a good writer too! I formally studied his work in Colour Theory when I was in Uni. Such an inspiration to follow!

[@ayanasingh836]

im hooked. this channel is the greatest art channel on youtube. nuff said.

[@teohyc]

+ayana singh Thanks 😁

[@IrisMG]

a 1989 book still sells because there's really nothing new you can say about color. Vincent van Gogh could have written a book about color theory and mixing, and it would still be relevant today in my opinion.

[@Novacynthia]

Thank You the Cover Art threw me off too!! Was researching buying the color wheel when I found a reference to it~ Your book reviews with flip throughs are so helpful in making a decision as to whether the book is what I am looking for!! 😎

[@iadenicole931]

Great review! I wasn’t sure if it was worth it, but you convinced me.

[@PolarBear-rc4ks]

Love this video - needed this book as my mum started painting a year ago and needs help understanding colour theory!

[@jaquelinedeponce5251]

Thank you Teoh. Although I am not an urban sketcher I never really enjoy going through your posts, both the old and the recent reviews on books and artist’s materials. I primarily paint landscapes and portraits but, I do respect your unbiased opinions of your reviews. I did purchase this along with WaterMedia Painting with Stephen Quiller and his book, Painter’s Guide to Color. I am looking forward to reading all these books!

[@rafaelcreus1759]

I bought this book recently and it is truly fantastic, but I was surprised that not everything he paints is watercolor. A lot of those beautiful paintings are acrilics. Which is a totally different technique.

[@Blissfulthings]

he also has a porcelain pallet set up very much like his colour wheel , those two together would make a great gift to the person who really enjoys mixing their own paint Heather

[@LironYan]

Looks like a really good book, I'll probably get it. I feel a lot of my paintings could have been much better if only the color selection was more on point. If I analyze them - the drawings are good, the values are good, but something feels off. And it's usually just the color scheme (:

[@StephenMarkTurner]

I have this book, and I am considering getting another by him (Watermedia Painting). He is a very expressive artist, one of my favourites.

[@TobermoryCat]

I bought the book. Agree that his paintings may not be to everyones ( or my) liking but the apparent simplicity allow the theory to get past the distraction of showy slick brushwork. It ends up being quite an expensive book if you embrace the ideas because many old faithful tubes of colour get replaced by colours that combine to allow a better and broader colour pallet. This is not a an easy thing to do but likely to be rewarding in the long run. Thanks for the review of this useful book.

[@TobermoryCat]

Old book so hope the paint list has been updated!

[@rickcroucher]

What has aggravated me over the years is the books that present a color wheel without referencing it to the tube colors available. To those just beginning in the realm of color and paints such a help, I think, would be a true boon to the budding artist.

[@ProdigiousAnt]

Stephen's color wheel is available in a large size version with all of the tube colors listed on it. Each pigment has a list of what color it is called in acrylic, gouache, watercolor, casein and oil in the different brands available. www.quillergallery.com

[@evangelinepoe8952]

All of Stephen Quiller's books are great. Thanks for this informative video Teoh!

[@sherryhaney]

Thanks for the book review. Ordered and got it in today. Can't wait to start reading later tonight.

[@LeaGalTan]

Thanks for the review. I agree about the cover; and that is why I hadn't even considered it. I design book covers and an attractive cover influences my purchases. After your review, I am going to have to get this book despite the cover:-)

[@nelsonong3125]

I totally need this book. Thanks for the review!

[@nonsense7831]

Thank you so much for sharing your favourite art books ❤️ It helps a lot to make good choices 👍

[@cn-123]

I bought the book and still reading very good . Love it! Thank you!

[@ranradd]

Good review. Bought the book and then 3 other Steven Quiller books. They are all very good.

[@Tracks777]

Nice video man!

[@Art-What..]

Nicely done..

[@silkspinner7010]

Thanks for the review looks like a very interesting and useful book

[@DD-d6d3]

Nice review! Thanks for sharing.

[@SandyToesStudio]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@Donna_G]

I love the cover of that book. I don't have it, though. There is another book which was recommended to me by Susie Short and others in the watercolor group that I joined years ago. The book is called Confident Color: An Artist's Guide to Harmony, Contrast and Unity by Nita Leland. Another book which was suggested to me which I did not purchase is called Blue and Yellow don't make Green by Michael Wilcox. Have you looked at either of these books? I do have the book by Nita Leland. I might have checked the one by Wilcox out at the library; but, I do not own it.

[@teohyc]

+Donna G Nita Leland 's book is good. I don't have the other.

[@Donna_G]

Thanks, Teoh. I was curious. You have quite a stack of books. I have several books as well; but, I think Nita Leland's book is the only I have that is color theory oriented.

[@essietangle9931]

Stephen used to have his own palette and his own line of watercolors. Not sure if they are still available or not. I have a couple of his videos, i think it would be good to review them. Hope you all have a great week. Thanks

[@dragorsi]

Thanks! I was looking into resources for color theory anyway :)

[@zeldacheri]

Thanks for this informative review, and also for the reference to Book Depository which I never heard of before! It's great to have another book source besides Amazon. I just placed an order for the book using the link from your page, so hopefully you will see a few pennies' benefit to buy new books to review :-) Thank you for all your great videos and blog articles!

[@teohyc]

+zeldacheri Thanks for your support. Greatly appreciated

[@dianalarsson1893]

Great, explained keep doing thanks brilliant,

[@josephstanski5180]

One of the BEST books on color and color theory; with plenty of practical examples.

[@hungryg4338]

Very informative! Thanks! Gotta buy it in future ^o^

[@swetakaushik1982]

wow, once i asked u about this book and u said may in near future, thanx a lot teoh!!:D

[@teohyc]

Thanks. I remember someone asking about it.

[@swetakaushik1982]

Yes i did, really appreciate it!! 😁😁

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

Brilliant !

[@Curegirl0023]

Oh i dont know wich one to get, if this book or color and light from james gurney? Help

[@jennw6809]

Pretty bright cover for a guy who is obsessed with mixing greys!

[@maryharp610]

great! I have no money but still feel like I need this awesome book!!:D

[@anjuliambani5835]

Thank you for reviewing this book. I'm gonna go buy it now :) Oh, and PS... Monet is not pronounced Monnet.... it's Monnay... as in french the 't' is silent ;)

[@teohyc]

+Anjuli Ambani Thanks. I always thought it was monet 😂

[@stephenmcconnell1000]

@@teohyc that's because you're clearly ignorant.

[@greyareaRK1]

Thanks, Teoh.

[@beckiewilson6764]

Thanks Teoh very informative

[@teohyc]

Welcome 😁

[@ucc1481]

Since you said this is ONE OF THE BETTER books, please can you share the top 5 books list on Colour?

[@teohyc]

Making Color Sing is good too. For other colour mixing books, visit www.parkablogs.com/tags/colour-mixing

[@macmenpr]

Hi Teoh: there's a problem.... " Access denied. You are not authorized to access this page." is the message I get when I open the link. As I see some other is having the same problem.

[@michaelbabin6606]

Will you be creating your own book in the future? :)

[@teohyc]

+Michael Babin Don't think so. It is too tedious 😂

[@samtagarda9420]

AWESOME!

[@ifraansari4579]

Awesome

[@VeggeMight]

You really need to fix the link to the affiliate page i'll buy if it can be sent to Australia :)

[@teohyc]

+VeggeMight Sorry about that. The review page should be up. Book Depository prices include shipping.

[@VeggeMight]

Its fine just ordered this and Making Color Sing the other book was sadly out of stock :) Cheers.

[@valentinapastore]

Hey Teoh! I want to buy the book but I can't seem to find the link you refer to :/

[@christineee1643]

valentinapastorear this might be too late but click the link to his blog post and the link for the book will be there

[@sgtwafflegrey3148]

The link isn't working for me? it says access denied

[@macmenpr]

Same problem here :-/ " Access denied. You are not authorized to access this page." is the message I get when I open the link.

[@teohyc]

+sgtwaffle grey Sorry. I forgot to publish it. It should be up now.

[@macmenpr]

It works now ! Thanks Teoh :)

[@sgtwafflegrey3148]

thank you !

[@yashisinghai3389]

Hey! Is the book paperback or hardcover?

[@teohyc]

Paperback

[@Visualico123]

Bloodborne ftw :)

[@c.elainekelly-petersen3043]

🙂

[@inmasosa534]

Y

[@teohyc]

Y not?

[@stephenmcconnell1000]

The name Stephen is pronounced 'Stee-ven' not 'Steffin'.