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Pencil Sketchingby Thomas C. Wang
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 29.95The complete, classic guide to the art of pencil sketching Portable. Erasable. Inexpensive. No other single drawing tool is as versatile as the pencil. Through the centuries, generations of artists have used it to work out ideas, study form, and develop fundamental skills that are crucial to an artist's training. Pencil Sketching has taught thousands of beginners the basic principles and techniques of pencil sketching. Carefully revised to meet the needs of today's artists, this edition features easy-to-follow instructions, dozens of new illustrations, and more-everything you need to explore the amazing potential of the pencil and learn to sketch with confidence. * Techniques: shading, texture, value, line, strokes . . . * Materials: pencils,... more...
Lifelike Drawing In Colored Pencil With Lee Hammondby Lee Hammond
F+W Media 2008; US$ 22.99Real life happens in color! Colored pencils are wonderful tools for creating realistic drawings. Lee Hammond, popular instructor and North Light author of more than twenty instructional books on drawing and painting, is here to show you how. Now you can learn to draw lifelike flowers, buildings, animals and people in vivid color. Inside you'll find: Easy instruction on difficult subjects such as water, glass, silver, sunsets, skin tone, hair and more Over 40 step-by-step projects using basic techniques and readily available supplies More than 400 illustrations and photos for easy reference Join Lee as she shares her easy-to-follow teaching methods to help you master colored pencil, from basic shapes and everyday objects... more...
Lifelike Drawing with Lee Hammondby Lee Hammond
F+W Media 2005; US$ 19.99You Can Do It! You can draw anythingflowers, people, animals, even water and glasswith this expansive, in-depth "Drawing Bible," by veteran artist and instructor Lee Hammond. Learn to draw realistically the easy way using reference photos with Lee's simple techniques and clear step-by-step instruction. Look inside for: Before and after examples from Lee Hammond's students that prove how her simple graphing and blending techniques translate into remarkable drawings. The shape and "Puzzle Piece" theories and how to apply them to anything you want to draw. More than 40 step-by-steps and plenty of tips and hints for beautiful drawings. Whether you're just beginning or more experienced, Lee's instruction will... more...
Pastels For Dummiesby Sherry Stone Clifton; Anita Marie Giddings
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 24.99The latest tips and techniques for working with pastels - in full color Pastels offer bright colors, a great level of portability, and no drying time - plus they're relatively inexpensive and can be used to draw and paint on almost any surface. Pastels For Dummies covers the many aspects of this exciting medium, from the fundamentals of choosing the right materials to step-by-step projects, including landscapes, abstracts, and portraits. Inside you'll find hands-on, easy-to-follow exercises and attractive full-color artwork. Presents drawing, painting, and shading techniques and styles in an easy-to-understand format Accessible to artists of all levels Discover your inner artist with Pastels For Dummies and make your artwork come alive! more...
Charcoal Nudesby E. J. Gold
Gateways Books & Tapes 2009; US$ 19.95An invaluable tool for beginning students as well as advanced artists, this practical handbook focuses on methods of drawing using the human figure as form. Loaded with practical illustrations, this handy reference covers a variety of methods for charcoal use, including charcoal selection, smudging techniques, and proper grip styles. more...
Amazing Crayon Drawing With Lee Hammondby Lee Hammond
F+W Media 2010; US$ 22.99Young at art! Combine the familiar charm of crayons with ?grown-up? art techniques for surprisingly realistic results Your old childhood coloring friends are all grown up! In this unique book, best-selling artist Lee Hammond proves that crayons are not just for kids anymore but can hold their own as a ?serious? (if unexpected) art medium. Use Hammond?s easy methods to create striking drawings that feature brilliant color and incredibly lifelike texture. 29 step-by-step demonstrations cover a wide range of subjects--still life, landscapes, animals and people Simple blending, layering and burnishing techniques translate into remarkably realistic drawings Hammond?s graphing and ?puzzle piece? theories help you draw any subject... more...
Quick & Clever Watercolor Pencilsby Charles Evans
F+W Media 2012; US$ 15.99Charles Evans shows you how to get the very best results from watercolor pencils in next to no time! Watercolor pencils are versatile, fun and easy-to-use no matter where you are. In Quick & Clever Watercolor Pencils, Charles leads you through the entire process of learning how to use these invaluable tools effectively, revealing his ingenious tips and tricks along the way. Packed with information on tools, materials and techniques Varied projects for outdoors and indoors, ranging from simple landscapes to more complex compositions, and from pets to buildings Inspirational pages from Charles' own sketchbooks that clearly demonstrate the immediacy of this medium more...
The Complete Colored Pencil Bookby Bernard Poulin
F+W Media 2011; US$ 24.99Embark on an Adventure with Colored Pencils! A versatile and vibrant medium, colored pencils are capable of producing art of a serious, and seriously exciting nature. The Complete Colored Pencil Book will guide you through your first strokes and beyond. ? Basic and advanced techniques for creating incredible colors and textures ? More than 10 step-by-step demonstrations ? Complete chapters on painting portraits (with specific focus on children) and landscapes ? An array of portrait, still-life and landscape art by various talented contributors Keep this start-to-finish guide close by as a trusted reference for the information you need to master a certain texture or new techniques. Whether you are an enthusiastic novice or an... more...
Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Stepby Ann Kullberg
F+W Media 2011; US$ 27.99Portraits 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 you might think to create lifelike colored pencil portraits. Using her own beautiful portraiture for instruction and inspiration, Kullberg walks you 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. You'll learn how to: - choose the right tools and master basic techniques - compose a portrait--examples show right and wrong ways to do it - use light to create mood in your portraits create a range of rich, believable... more...
Pastel Pointersby Richard McKinley
F+W Media 2010; US$ 26.99Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings Richard McKinley has been a professional artist for over 35 years. Factor in nearly as many years of teaching experience, and that adds up to a whole lot of know-how to share. In Pastel Pointers, he lays it all out: information on tools, materials, color, composition, landscape elements, finishes and more. Compiles the best of McKinley's popular Pastel Pointers blog and Pastel Journal columns Covers frequently asked questions ("How do I achieve natural-looking greens?") and simple solutions to common problems, such as excess pigment buildup Includes a chapter on "The Business of Pastels"?tips for framing, shipping, preparing for gallery shows, and otherwise representing your work in a professional... more...