Understanding Your Color -
A Guide to Personal Color Analysis, by Kathryn Kalisz
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- Learn from one of the world's best colorists!
- Become an expert in your field!
- Provide much needed visual aides to your students or clients!
- Includes the "Personal Traits Survey" with comprehensive Personality Type Overviews!
- Over 50 full color illustrations.
- Self Published, 8.5"x11" Spiral Bound. 189 pages.
What you will learn:
- The science of color - exactly what color is.
- Color psychology - the incredible link between color and personality.
- What a full analysis of personal coloring involves - Illustrated! See how and why it works.
- Color Classification - the Munsell System defined.
- The secrets of color harmony.
- How to use color in your wardrobe with a purpose.
- Which colors to use for better health when decorating your interiors.
What Our Readers Have To Say:
Hilary O.Carroll
Hi Kathryn
Just thought I would let you know that my order arrived safe and sound. I have read many books on colour and I must admit that Understanding Your Color is the most informative book I have ever read. It is a must-read for all colour consultants.
Kind regards
Hilary O'Carroll
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Jana
This is exactly what I wanted to know, Kathryn. Also, I've recently received and read your textbook. It was wonderful! I couldn't put it down!
Thanks again,
Jana
Theresa Brennan
Hi Kathryn:
Thank you for the receipt. I received the book yesterday and already finished reading it. It was so well written I just couldn't put it down and was up past my bed time entrenched in color reading!
Looking forward to the course and meeting you.
Best regards,
Theresa Brennan
Christine
"Kathryn,
I want to say also that I greatly respect your writing in the blue "textbook". It requires a remarkable facility with language to describe such abstract concepts and emotions with such bang-on precision. I place a high regard on being articulate and concise at the same time, both of which are far more difficult when discussing character and feeling rather than analytic facts. You have my admiration for your skill."
Christine
Canada
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"Understanding Your Color - A Guide to Personal Color Analysis" click here.
Understanding Your Color, Textbook Edition, Chapter Overviews:
Chapter 1 - Color - The Light of Life
] Color - The Light of Life, describes exactly what color is and explains its purpose and powerful influences in our lives.
(to the right: The Electromagnetic Spectrum)
Chapter 2 - Color Calssification
 Color Classification, defines the terminology used to describe and classify the millions of color variations we see. The Munsell Color System, the Seasonal Color Theory, Color Harmony and Personal Color Analysis are defined.
(to the right: Munsell Three- Dimensional Color Space. Hue, Value, and Chroma arranged in color space. Courtesy of Munsell Color Service, A Division of GretagMacbeth.)
Chapter 3 - The Rainbow Colors
The Rainbow Colors, introduces you to the colors of the rainbow. Each has its own unique personality and special magic. Relating our personal characteristics to those of color is fun and very revealing.
 (to the right: Symbolic Significance of the Rainbow Colors
Violet - Inspiration
Indigo- Love
Blue - Tranquility
Green - Balance
Yellow - Intellect
Orange - Controlled Vitality
Red - Physical Energy)
Chapter 4 - Personal Color Analysis - How and Why it Works
Personal Color Analysis - How And Why It Works, explains in scientific, yet easy-to-understand terms, the means by which a personal color tone can be determined and categorized. Understanding how and why the analysis works is essential for those who are performing the analysis as well as those who will be analyzed for personal color.
In the illustration to the right, the three circles are identical in color. The color differences perceived are the result of simultaneous contrast, as explained in Chapter 4.
Chapter 5 - The Analysis - What to Expect
 If fully understood, an analysis for personal color can be a life-changing experience. This chapter includes visual illustrations and explains what you can expect from a full color analysis.
Click here to Learn more about Personal Color Analysis.
Chapter 6 - The Twelve Tones of Personal Color
This chapter illustrates and discusses the predominant color characteristic of twelve distinct seasonal color tones and sets the stage for understanding the personality types related to them.
Chapter 7 - Your Color - Your Self
The link between color and personality cannot be denied, and it is explored in this chapter. Years of experience and observation have shown that four distinct personality types do, in fact, correspond with four particular tones of personal coloring. Personal Color Analysis has become a very important approach to personality analysis. The "Personal Traits Survey" is included in this chapter.
Chapter 8 - Color - Your Wardrobe and Surroundings
In this chapter you will learn how to use color in your wardrobe with a purpose. You'll learn what colors to wear when you want to confidently express yourself, when you need motivation or when you want to relax. You will also learn how to use color functionally in the decoration of your interiors.
About the Author
Kathryn Lee Kalisz, an artist, colorist and writer, has spent all of her adult life studying color, its use, its affect on people and its relationship to their well-being.
Ms. Kalisz was born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania and currently resides in Bristol, Connecticut. She is the mother of three daughters.
Kathryn's extensive research into color led to her employment as a colorist with Munsell Color, a division of Gretag-Macbeth Corporation, Newburgh, New York. She left Munsell in 1991 to concentrate on her art and continue her studies. She currently teaches art privately and her love of color, nature and abstract design is evident in her paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylics.
Ms. Kalisz was included in "Who's Who of American Women," 2000-2001, Millennium Edition for her innovative work as an artist, colorist and teacher.
Her recent book, Understanding Your Color, is the culmination of her love for color and interest in color's relationship to the human being.
Kathryn Kalisz-Donovan - PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
As a young art student, I was profoundly intrigued by color. As a young artist, I was profoundly intrigued by the human being. The study of both color and psychology occupied my life for twenty years, and culminated in the writing of a textbook entitled, Understanding Your Color. This book teaches the art and science of color as it pertains to the human being. Scientifically, it explains exactly what color is and describes its powerful purpose in our lives. It further explains how a human being's personal coloration is related to his or her innate personality traits and behavioral tendencies.
My studies and experience in the field of color led to my employment with Munsell Color, from 1985 to 1991. Munsell Color is recognized as the world's leader in color technology and color communication, and I am extremely proud to have been a part of carrying on the work of America's greatest colorist, Albert Munsell. During my employment there, I learned the science of color and was amazed and honored to be taught by the inventor of the first color computer, Mr. Hugh Davidson, as well as other esteemed scientists in the field of color. I left Munsell Color in 1991 with the knowledge, experience and confidence I needed to teach. I have perfected the ability to communicate and teach the fascinating and abstract nature of color from both an artistic and scientific viewpoint. Furthermore, and most importantly, I teach the purpose of color in our lives. My years as an art instructor have shown me that, if presented in a logical way for a definite purpose, the subject of color is both easy to teach and easy to learn.
My goal as an instructor is to bring an understanding and appreciation of color to my students; such that it would never be lost or forgotten, but will rather be used daily as a functional working tool to improve, enliven, and enhance their lives.
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