As a relative beginner in painting I have been searching for guides to help me gain knowledge about colours and mixing and I was recommended this book which is the most detailed and comprehensive art book I have bought. It explains not just what colours to use to make different shades but starts with the bare basics of colour pigmentation and how and why they work and the way certain shades react differently with various combinations. It explains the science behind colour mixing with clear diagrams and examples. An absolute essential book for any budding artist to own.