Colorscapes: A Visual Sourcebook [9783791394718]

Overview

Aimed at designers, students and enthusiasts alike, this sourcebook features over 1,000 original colors and curated combinations to provide valuable ideas for confident color decisions.

Color shapes how we experience the world and helps define everything from brands and interiors to fashion and works of art. Drawing on two decades of professional experience, color designer Dawn Rae Knoth explores the principles behind effective color relationships through hundreds of palettes inspired by nature, food, fashion, architecture, art, and everyday life. 

Organized by main color family, Colorscapes presents an extraordinary range of palettes – from timeless and nature-inspired to modern, nostalgic and serene. Along the way, it reveals unexpected color pairings that challenge conventional assumptions while demonstrating how thoughtful combinations can create harmony, contrast, atmosphere, and emotional resonance. 

At the heart of the book is a library of 1,000 original colors developed exclusively for this volume. Individually named and fully indexed with RGB and CMYK values, these colors provide a practical reference for creative professionals and an inspiring guide for anyone interested in using color more effectively. 

• Definitive, comprehensive and visually rich sourcebook of colour combinations.
• Features an exclusive custom colour library, fully indexed with RGB and CMYK values.
• Accessible and practical, perfect for anyone looking to make confident colour choices. 
• Includes hundreds of palettes inspired by the real world
• Expert insight from author Dawn Knoth, a renowned colour designer and trend forecaster

Providing useful insights into color theory, visual perception, palette construction, and color storytelling, this indispensable resource helps transform everyday observations into successful color palettes.

The book, Colorscapes: A Visual Sourcebook [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9783791394718 in Hardcover by Dawn Rae Knoth may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.