Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniqu
Judy Martin
- 27 september 2016
- 9781782214779
Samenvatting:
A complete step-by-step guide to key colouring techniques using coloured pencils, with an inspirational gallery showing how artists use them.
Explains the basic characteristics and colour ranges of the main kind of coloured pencils: hard, soft, and pastel varieties.
Offers step-by-step, visual demonstrations of each key technique – from blending, blocking in and burnishing to sgraffito, stippling and impressing.
Includes an inspiring gallery of finished examples that show how professional artists make dynamic use of techniques to interpret a wide range of subjects.
Master coloured pencil drawing with this step-by-step art instruction book covering 35+ drawing techniques for creating colourful landscapes, portraits, and more.
Includes 150+ illustrations and easy-to-follow demonstrations so you can learn how to draw or take your colouring to the next level.
Whether you’re new to coloured pencil drawing, or a more experienced artist looking to build your skills, here is your indispensable guide to learning essential coloured pencil techniques!
Discover the basic characteristics and colour ranges of coloured pencil – and get expert, step-by-step guidance on over 35+ essential techniques such as:
- Shading
- Blending
- Stippling
- Impressing
- Sketching
- Using graphite pencils, watercolour 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-colour illustrations to create brilliant artworks of your own.