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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 desirable result for most artists. The techniques of creating a tonal underpainting and layering colors have been used by master artists for centuries. This book, which uses complementary colors for the underpainting, allows the contemporary colored pencil artist to tap into that tradition used by the Masters.

There is no other book that approaches color in this manner for today's artist.

Opposite or complementary colors create contrast and vibrancy. Masterful Color is loaded with instruction on how to layer colored pencil effectively to create deep, vibrant colors that exude richness. Readers will learn how to layer these complements over one another, creating rich shadows and adding depth and dimension to their paintings. With extensive coverage of basic techniques, detailed information on composition, color theory, textures and more, colored pencil artists will learn everything they need to achieve rich, vibrant colors by layering complementary colors. 17 demonstrations show readers the various techniques needed to use this approach and an extended final demonstration leads them through the entire painting process, step by step..
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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 inspiration, Kullberg walks artists through the process step by step--from basic information about materials and techniques to two demonstrations that show how complete portraits come together from beginning to end.

Readers will also find Kullberg's secrets for making their portrait come alive, along with 17 mini-demos that make it easy to paint realistic features, hair and clothing..
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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 photos, simple techniques and clear step-by-step instruction. She includes before-and-after examples from her students that prove how her simple graphing techniques translate into remarkable drawings..
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"*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 of experience they provide answers to the most frequently asked questions. Chapters feature an easy-to-refence format covering crucial topics including setup, application, technique, color theory, texture and light.".
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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 20 step-by-step lessons covering a variety of popular subjects, including fruit, flowers, textures and water
• Two extended demonstrations that show readers how to combine the individual lessons to create a refined, detailed painting

Through the techniques explained in this book, readers will learn how to unlock the potential of colored pencils to create realistic, light-filled paintings that glow..
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Almost all artists have room for improvement when it comes to drawing, the fundamental skill of realistic art. Now, they can tap the proven techniques and collective drawing wisdom of more than a dozen of Artist's Magazine's and North Light Books' most venerable artists with: solid, easy-to-follow advice for drawing in a realistic style; 14 step-by-step demonstrations culled from the best art instruction published today; and a range of popular subjects, including landscapes, portraits, still lifes and seascapes. "The Pencil Box" covers basic supplies and tips for improvement in addition to dozens of drawing techniques, so readers will find everything they need to start drawing better in one comprehensive package..
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Readers will see near-instant results from the only book available that combines instruction on colored pencil and watercolor pencil, two increasingly popular mediums. It's ideal for novices, who can look forward to:

-More than 25 step-by-step demonstrations illustrating simple techniques to create realistic paintings

-Guidance on combining the mediums for great, unique results

-A lighthearted, unintimidating approach to drawing and painting fruit, flowers, water and textures

-The Glossary and Words to Know and Quick Tips sidebars that get readers started immediately

Colored & Watercolor Pencil is a valuable addition to the fast-growing No Experience Required! series..
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With this surprisingly simple step-by-step guide, anyone can create beautiful pet portraits. Anne deMille Flood walks readers through her easy techniques for rendering cats, dogs, birds, horses and other cuddly friends.

Beginning and intermediate artists will appreciate the close-up demos for getting the texture of fur and feathers just right. There's also clear instruction on working from reference photos, choosing focal points and getting started.

This is an essential reference for anyone who wants to create animal portraits in colored pencil. Artists will quickly find themselves drawing better than they ever thought possible!.
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Glorious color, realistic style, appealing subject matter and clear step-by-step instruction makes these books a great place for colored pencil artists to start. Hammond offers her encouraging "You Can Do It" techniques and demonstrations for brilliant and realistic results. Even beginning colored pencil artists can create soft skin tones, subtle textures and delicate shadows in their portraits by following the blending, shading and layering techniques taught plain and simple..
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