Pencil Books

This is the perfect introductory kit for anyone who wants to learn the captivating art of pencil drawing. Inside is everything needed to get started, including a 32-page project book filled with inspiring ideas. Written and illustrated by renowned artist Gene Franks, the project book begins with information on art ...more

Bet Borgeson, Douglas Graves, and others show how to creatively develop every aspect of pencil drawing. ...more

The age-old art of drawing is one of the most important foundations of all the visual arts--and it's also a relaxing and enjoyable pastime! This book offers a simple, step-by-step approach to learning the fundamentals of sketching--from starting with basic shapes to rendering accurate still lifes, landscapes, animals, and portraits. ...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

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

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

With Pencil Magic, readers will learn to improve their artistic skills with just two simple tools: pencil and paper. Featuring invaluable instruction, this guide will help beginning and advanced artists master the fundamentals of drawing, including: -The spectrum of basic strokes, including sharp, crosshatching, and directional strokes -Drawing styles from ...more