The Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniques: A Complete Step-By-Step Directory of Key Techniques, Plus an Inspirational Gallery Showing How Artists (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781782214779)

Master colored pencil drawing with this step-by-step art instruction book covering 35+ drawing techniques for creating colorful landscapes, portraits, and more.

Includes 150+ illustrations and easy-to-follow demonstrations so you can learn how to draw--or take your coloring to the next level.

Whether you're new to colored pencil drawing, or a more experienced artist looking to build your skills, here is your indispensable guide to learning essential colored pencil techniques! Discover the basic characteristics and color ranges of colored pencil--and get expert, step-by-step guidance on over 35+ essential techniques such as:

- Shading
- Blending
- Stippling
- Impressing
- Sketching
- Using graphite pencils, watercolor pencils, and pastels

Then, put your learnings to the test with 4 themed chapters that teach you how to draw:

- Landscapes and townscapes
- Table settings, fruits, toys, and domestic objects
- Flowers, foliage, and animals
- People and portraits

You'll not only discover how professional artists use imaginative, dynamic styles to interpret a wide range of subjects, but you'll also be inspired by the 150+ full-color illustrations to create brilliant artworks of your own.

Author: Judy Martin
ISBN-10: 1782214771
ISBN-13: 9781782214779
Publisher: Search Press
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2016
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.70h x 8.70w x 0.50d