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.
