An in-depth study of two of the most fundamental themes of art, Color and Light, bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with an exploration of the esteemed masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, as well as the broad variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney clarifies the confusing and contradictory doctrine about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary, a pigment reference, and a bibliography complement what will ultimately become an indispensable tool for every artist. This book is the second in a series based on his blog, gurneyjourney.com. The first in the series, Imaginative Realism, was widely accepted in the world of fantastic art and ranked as the No. 1 Best Seller in Amazon’s art instruction list.