Colored Pencils (Artist's Library Series #07) (Paperback)

by Morrel Wise (Author) "Perhaps the single most important principle in learning to make pictures is understanding the value scale..." (more)
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Product Description
Colored pencil is a wonderfully usable medium--perfect for sketching or rendering, and it mixes easily with other art mediums. Here the author shares some of the techniques he has learned throughout his career, guiding the reader step by step through the entire process, from selecting the materials, sketching, refining, and blocking in the undercolors to the final application of color and details.

o Find out about the materials you'll need to get started

o Master the basic layering techniques for rich color

o Learn to depict perspective, values, details, and atmosphere

o Create glazed and textured effects with white and other opaque colors

o Mix media using colored pencils along with art stix, felt-tip pens, watercolor, and tinted papers

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Serious Instruction for Serious Artists

That's what the Artist's Library series is all about! The books in this series will help you expand your creativity, overcome technical obstacles, and explore new media. Each 64-page paperback focuses on the materials and methods of a specific medium and provides step-by-step demonstrations, helpful tips, and plenty of encouragement.

The quality of instruction in this series is unsurpassed. Each book is written and illustrated by a professional artist who specializes in the particular medium and is uniquely qualified to guide the reader to a new level of expertise.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster (January 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929261070
• ISBN-13: 978-0929261072
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #825,796 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good step-by-step guide and examples for practice, April 13, 1999

By A Customer

Has good examples for how to achieve different effects. Several use colored pencils along with other media (watercolor or felt pen). My main interest in the book was the four 6 to 10 step examples (including specific colors)to learn techniques using grapes, stawberries, apples and cherries.