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# Light for Visual Artists: Understanding & Using Light in Art & Design Paperback – April 27, 2011

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Have For Visual Artists
*by S***. on August 3, 2013*

Anyone with a career that requires an intimate knowledge of light or color really should have this book within reading distance. This is without a doubt one of the most comprehensive and in depth look at light that I have ever seen in any art book (and I've read quite a few). Every light concept (like shadows, reflections, diffusion, translucence, etc.) is explained scientifically (the "how" of light), usually followed by a more practical "artist" definition. And, of course, each concept is provided diagrams, photography, and artwork to illustrate what the author is explaining, which is immensely helpful for visually-inclined learners. And at the end of each chapter is an example or assignment that allows the reader to see each chapter's given topics in action. There is so much information that I really do feel the need to reread this book at least a couple more times for all of the information to start sinking in.If you have not yet read this book, I highly recommend you find a copy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No Longer Left in the Dark
*by T***A on June 3, 2011*

Just graduating from college with a degree in art. I was still left in the dark about a few things ,which I had to take upon myself to learn. Well, lighting was one of them, and to put simply, you cannot become a skilled illustrator without learning about light. Yet, so many books and individuals make it abstract when they explain it; you wonder if they even know what they are talking about or want it to remain a mystery. I was hoping to find a book to explain it in clearer terms, and gave up hope after so many failed attempts. Finally, one of my friend's told me about Richard Yot's 'Light for Visual Artists', and it was a eye opener for me! I couldn't put this book down when I received it! This book is not a step by step book (excluding some exercises), but it's more of understanding of why light does what it does, and to put simply, it's refreshing to have a book do that. The examples he provides are excellent and help avoid confusion. After going through this book you will be able to apply the light principles learned to any forms of art (photography, 3D, etc). Of course, a book like this is not a one time read, since lighting can get a little technical, it may require another read or skim through, and then, used as reference when practicing. Overall, this is a must buy for any artist who wants to finally grasp a professional understanding of light. I applaud Richard Yot for making such an excellent book, and I hope to see many more published works in the future. He's such a brilliant individual to help growing artists such as myself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent training aid
*by J***I on October 21, 2012*

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book-- I've had a few disappointments when it came to books about light-- but this one delivered what it promised.Easy to follow, detailed (but not loaded with technical terminology) and written in a way that makes it applicable to any type of visual art. It was broken down into short chapters that made sense; there was no "here is the colored balls, and now here's the human torso!" garbage.I've read quite a few books on the subject, and until I got this one, Gurney's "Color and Light for the Realist Painter" was the best I'd read. This one at least ties with Gurney's book.

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