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. *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority*
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.