Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil: Learn to draw beautiful still life in colored pencil (Realistic Series)

Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil provides beginning-to-intermediate artists with a comprehensive, easy-to-follow, and engaging guide to creating lifelike still lifes in colored pencil, utilizing a wide range of techniques. Perfect for both aspiring and established artists, this easy-to-understand guidebook shows you the secrets to drawing lifelike still life artwork in the dynamic medium of colored pencil. *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority* Rendering artwork that leaves your viewers contemplating whether a piece might actually be a photograph is no easy task! But if you want to learn how to render realistic still lifes using a wide range of techniques , the approachable and engaging Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil is just the resource. After an introduction to the basic tools and materials, you will discover a variety of basic colored-pencil techniques, such In addition, you will find more complex techniques for creating realistic still lifes, including how to render various textures like glass, wood, porcelain, flower petals, and others. Throughout the book, expert artist and art instructor Cynthia Knox offers tips and techniques for using layers to build color and depth , establishing dramatic and moody backgrounds, and working with hidden colors to achieve realistic effects. Also included is valuable information for connecting all of the elements for polished and professional results. Each project comes with a list of the colored pencils that are needed to complete the project. Packed with easy-to- follow instructions, plenty of helpful tips, and beautiful artwork and photographs to inspire, Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil is the perfect resource for taking your colored-pencil art to the next level. Rendering artwork that leaves your viewers contemplating whether a piece might actually be a photograph is no easy task! Perfect for both aspiring and established artists, Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil is an easy-to-understand guidebook that shows you the secrets to drawing lifelike still life artwork in the dynamic medium of colored pencil. If you want to learn how to render realistic still lifes using a wide range of techniques, this approachable, engaging guide is just the resource. After an introduction to the basic tools and materials, you will discover a variety of basic colored-pencil techniques, such as: Hatching Crosshatching Shading Blending Layering Burnishing And much more! In addition, you will find more complex techniques for creating realistic still lifes, including how to render various textures like glass, wood, porcelain, flower petals, and others. Throughout the book, expert artist and art instructor Cynthia Knox offers tips and techniques for using layers to build color and depth, establishing dramatic and moody backgrounds, and working with "hidden" colors to achieve realistic effects. Also included is valuable information for connecting all of the elements for polished and professional results. Packed with easy-to- follow instructions, plenty of helpful tips, and beautiful artwork and photographs to inspire, Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil is the perfect resource for taking your colored-pencil art to the next level Rendering Artwork That Leaves Your Viewers Contemplating Whether A Piece Might Actually Be A Photograph Is No Easy Task! Perfect For Both Aspiring And Established Artists, Realistic Still Life In Colored Pencil Is An Easy-to-understand Guidebook That Shows You The Secrets To Drawing Lifelike Still Life Artwork In The Dynamic Medium Of Colored Pencil. If You Want To Learn How To Render Realistic Still Lifes Using A Wide Range Of Techniques, This Approachable, Engaging Guide Is Just The Resource. After An Introduction To The Basic Tools And Materials, You Will Discover A Variety Of Basic Colored-pencil Techniques, Such As: Hatching Crosshatching Shading Blending Layering Burnishing And Much More! In Addition, You Will Find More Complex Techniques For Creating Realistic Still Lifes, Including How To Render Various Textures, Like Glass, Wood, Porcelain, Flower Petals, And Others. Throughout The Book, The Expert Artist, Art Instructor, And Author Offers Artist Tips And Techniques For Checking Proportions, Using Layers To Build Color And Depth, And Looking For “hidden” Colors To Achieve Realistic Effects. Also Included Is Valuable Information For Connecting All Of The Elements For Polished And Professional Results. Packed With Easy-to- Follow Instructions, Plenty Of Helpful Tips, And Beautiful Artwork And Photographs To Inspire, Realistic Still Life In Colored Pencil Is The Perfect Resource For Taking Your Colored-pencil Art To The Next Level. Introduction Tools & Materials Techniques Color Basics Creating a Pleasing Composition Working from Photographs Creating Realistic Still-Life Textures Putting It All Together Project 1: Poppies Project 2: Peaches Project 3: Macarons Project 4: Sunflowers Project 5: Meringues About the Artist