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.
"Explains the basic characteristics and colour ranges of all the main types of coloured pencil, from hard-and soft-leaded pencils to pastel varieties. Step-by step visual demonstrations of all the key techniques - from blending, blocking in and burnishing to sgraffito, strippling and impressing - plus illustrations of the effects they produce."--BOOK COVER.
If you want to improve your colored pencil drawings, or have never tried to work with colored pencils before, but would like to, this is the book you've been waiting for. This book provides answers to all you ever wanted to know about colored pencils and how to use them to create super-realistic textures such as hair, human skin, lifelike textures and many more in simple, unique step-by-step demonstrations. Since Jasmina is a self-taught artist, the material is presented clearly with friendly instructions that everyone can follow. You will learn to draw from both reference photos and imagination so that you can learn to see things through the artist's eyes, enrich your creative mind and get inspiredThe first section, "The Basics," provides a lot of information about colored pencils that are important to know before you get started using this tool. The author explains which colored pencils she uses and why, which paper and tools she utilizes and recommends, how she mixes the colors to get real, lifelike colors that you can see in her drawings, how you can choose the right colors for your portraits, and many more.The second section, "Practice," contains a lot of step-by-step drawing tutorials on how to apply colored pencils for professional results. Jasmina will show you her shading techniques and blending methods so that you can be equipped with the necessary skills to enable you to create your future drawings. All aspects of working with colored pencils are covered, including layering, blending, burnishing, mixing and building up color, sketching, shading....
101 Textures in Colored Pencil provides step-by-step instruction and examples of a multitude of textures for creating realistic masterpieces in colored pencil.
Professional artists provide step-by-step instructions to help you create your own work of art in colored pencil. They discuss the methods and materials used in colored pencil art as well as the many different approaches and techniques applied--from layering and hatching to burnishing and blending.
Learn how to draw with colored pencils by following this easy and accessible guide, in which award-winning artist Kendra Ferreira demonstrates the creative potential of an exciting and highly versatile artistic medium. Colored pencils combine the expressiveness of painting with the control of drawing. They allow for really rich and luminous color, with finished drawings being so detailed and pigmented that they resemble paintings. With 10 step-by-step tutorials, Kendra helps beginners learn: the fundamentals of drawing and colored-pencil techniques. tutorials covering a range of subject matter, including still lifes, portraits, clouds and landscapes. advice on tools, materials and techniques, plenty of tips throughout and ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further. special features on drawing skies, adding figures to a scene and how to create colorful greys and shadows. Skills developed include: making marks, sketching and composition, creating tone, light and shade, mixing colors, layering, optical mixing, burnishing, underpainting, creating texture and using solvents for painterly effects.
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!
With this easy-to-use handbook, best-selling author Gary Greene provides you with instant access to his best tips, tricks and techniques for creating exceptionally realistic colored pencil artwork. Whether you're new to colored pencils or perfecting advanced techniques, you'll find the answers you need here in dozens of complete step-by-step demonstrations, including: • Simple techniques for achieving amazingly realistic compositions, including layering, burnishing and underpainting • Proven methods for working successfully with water-soluble colored pencils • A full range of inspiring subject matter, from flowers and animals to landscapes and still-life compositions • Tips for solving common problems, fixing mistakes and taking sharp, clear reference photos • Expert guidance in choosing the right materials and colors, including complete color charts from all the major manufacturers It's all here in the The Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencil—the solutions and secrets you need for your own colored pencil success!