Colored Pencil Books

Colored pencil artists are gaining respect in the art world. This book approaches colored pencil work in the same manner as oil/acrylic painters work; offering instruction on how to plan and work on the entire painting at once. The result is a more cohesive, finished painting. Rich colors are a ...more

Portraits not only capture a likeness, but offer for generations to come a glimpse into the subject's life. Sounds like quite a challenge. But with Ann Kullberg's help, it's not as difficult as one might think to create lifelike colored pencil portraits. Using her own beautiful portraiture for instruction and ...more

Features over 40 step-by-step projects using basic techniques and readily available supplies. Ideal for beginning artists and hobbyists learning basic colored pencil as well as more experienced artists looking to perfect their technique. Readers will learn to draw flowers, people, animals, metal, brass, sunsets, water, glass and more using reference ...more

"*Provides more than 70 specialized answers for common colored pencil dilemmas *Step-by-step mini-demos illustrate techniques and help artists apply what they’ve learned Few mediums can rival the range of effects achieved with colored pencils. This guide offers sound instruction from two highly respected artists. Drawing on more than 30 years ...more

With Kaaren Poole as teacher, learning to draw colorful birds becomes an enjoyable experience. She reveals the secrets of creating her beautiful, realistic, and richly detailed pictures, showing how she builds them step-by-step, in layers of color. Poole explains her chosen medium (colored pencils) and how to use it, gives ...more

An artist can create an astonishing range of hues, tints, and textures using colored pencils. This volume of Running Press's Encyclopedia of Art Technique Series demonstrates how to fully explore the potential of this remarkable medium. Covers the characteristics of various kinds of pencils and assorted techniques. Over 200 full-color ...more

Capturing the elusive qualities of light is one of the most sought-after goals of artists in every medium, and Painting Light with Colored Pencil helps readers achieve that goal with: An overview of the basics of any work of art, such as composition, gathering reference material, value and color Over ...more

The author shows how to create form, volume, and space and avoid overworking a picture. She also shares special techniques for both popular and nontraditional subjects and discusses how to become a professional artist. 200 color illustrations. ...more

They have always been great for drawing, and now coloured pencils perfect for painting, too. They are convenient, neat, portable, economical, and forgiving. Today's pencils come in amazing new water-soluble versions, they are even more ideal for beginning artists. Simply start drawing with a coloured pencil, and then add water ...more