Blending three primary colors to create the full spectrum of hues is more than a test of an artist's skill; it's a distinctive way to create stunning and original paintings. In this hands-on course in the art of color mixing, prize-winning artist Stan Kaminski takes the reader step by step through 20 demonstration paintings created with just three colors--alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre--plus white. Using gouache in both watercolor and oil-painting styles, he offers painters of all skill levels the benefit of his professional guidance and inspiration.