The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing

Author: Cynthia Knox
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1600583377
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Whether you are an accomplished artist desiring to learn a new medium or a beginning artist simply wanting to play with this colorful art form, The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing features all of the basic information you need to get started in this versatile and approachable medium. From selecting and handling pencils and choosing paper and supports to understanding color theory, learning pencil strokes, and layering color to create depth and form, The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing is brimming with valuable instruction and helpful tips and techniques for mastering working with colored pencil. Discover uses for a variety of colored-pencil techniques, such as hatching, crosshatching, stippling, burnishing, and blending. Learn valuable tips and tricks for drawing from photographs, setting up balanced compositions, and working with light sources, as well as capturing the beauty of the natural world by creating realistic textures and expressing time of day and mood. In The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing, artists Cynthia Knox, Eileen Sorg, and Debra Kauffman Yaun share their expertise and artistic insights for working with colored pencil to achieve lifelike results through inspiring subject matter and step-by-step demonstrations of still lifes, pets, wildlife, birds, garden and tropical flowers, landscapes, foliage, and more. In-depth, easy-to-follow instructions show aspiring artists how to develop and improve their drawing skills, guiding them from simple sketches to final flourishes. Filled with gorgeous, colorful artwork, The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing is sure to be a valuable and welcome addition to any artist’s reference library.

The Colored Pencil Artist's Handbook

Author: Jane Strother
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785833838
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Sketches with a step-by-step demonstration by professional artists using colored pencils.

The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing

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Category : Colored pencil drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Offers step-by-step instructions for completing twenty-seven colored pencil drawing projects, offering advice on appropriate supplies, color theory, and basic techniques in the medium.

Realistic Animals in Coloured Pencil

Author: Bonny Snowdon
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 160058909X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Learn to draw incredibly photorealistic pets, exotic animals, horses, and more with Realistic Animals in Colored Pencil in this follow-up to Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil and Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil.

101 Textures in Colored Pencil

Author: Denise J. Howard
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 163322340X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
101 Textures in Colored Pencil provides step-by-step instruction and examples of a multitude of textures for creating realistic masterpieces in colored pencil.

The Colored Pencil Manual

Author: Veronica Winters
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486833305
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
Experienced artists looking to master a new medium will relish this comprehensive guide to using colored pencils by the author of How to Color Like an Artist. Step-by-step demonstrations with photos and directions explain shading, blending, color theory, more.

Colored Pencil Painting Bible

Author: Alyona Nickelsen
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823085570
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Learn to paint with groundbreaking new techniques for a favorite medium! • Dazzling colors, incredible realism—with simple step-by-step demonstrations • Easy-to-follow instructions from a top colored-pencil artist • Master the wide range of colored pencil effects possible, including blending, layering, translucent effects, and more Radiant color…painterly finishes…astonishing realism…with colored pencils! Achieve rich, luminous color and eye-popping ultra-realistic effects. Artists of every level will be inspired by the amazing new techniques created by Alyona Nickelsen, presented in Colored Pencil Painting Bible for the very first time. Nickelsen’s innovations will delight readers and detailed you-can-do-it processes bring her striking results within reach for every artist. Take colored pencils beyond the ordinary with Colored Pencil Painting Bible!

Colored Pencil Solution Book

Author: Janie Gildow
Publisher: Northlight
ISBN: 9781581800265
Category : Colored pencil drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Artists and teachers Bildow and Newton provide about 20 step-by-step demonstrations that reveal the secrets of working with colored pencil. They answer the most commonly-asked questions about the medium, from basic techniques and proper tool selection to creating realistic colors, light, and textur

Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil

Author: Kristy Ann Kutch
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 9780823015689
Category : Colored pencil drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Colored pencils are convenient, neat, portable, economical, forgiving. Now they're even more ideal for beginning artists because they're available in amazing new water soluble versions. Start with a drawing in colored pencil, then add water to create a painting. It's amazing and amazingly easy. "Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil" covers traditional colored pencil techniques as well as tips on mastering the new water soluble colored pencils. From basic color layering, burnishing, and lifting, to using water soluble pencils to create beautiful florals, still lifes, and landscapes, this book is full of great ideas and step by step inspiration."

Modern Colored Pencil

Author: Chelsea Ward
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633228150
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Learn to use colored pencils and watercolor pencils to create vibrant, exciting works of art! *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority* Modern Colored Pencil delves into all the basic techniques and concepts required to create fresh, colorful works of colored pencil art. Talented artist and author of Your Year in Art and Modern Drawing (both from Walter Foster Publishing) Chelsea Ward takes you on a lively, easy-to-follow exploration of colored pencils in this book. It is packed with creative exercises and projects designed to show you how to work with the versatile, approachable colored pencil medium. Modern Colored Pencil begins with a brief introduction to various tools, such as pencils (including colored pencils, graphite pencils, and watercolor pencils), papers, and other tools. This handy book also demonstrates often-complicated concepts, such as color mixing, shading, texture, and more, in an easy, approachable manner. Once you have a handle on the basics, explore how to create dynamic color palettes, use basic shapes and techniques to render a range of subjects, and create various marks and textures. From beautiful florals and nature motifs to animals and everyday items, Modern Colored Pencil provides a fresh, contemporary, and enjoyable approach to learning how to create vivid artwork in colored pencil. The Modern Series of books offers a fun, contemporary approach to working with traditional art media, demonstrating that with the right type of instruction, encouragement, and tips, drawing and painting success can be achieved by any artist or creative type. Also in the Modern Series:Modern Acrylic, Modern Drawing, and Modern Watercolor.