Download or read book Drawing Animal Portraits in Coloured Pencil written by Lisa Ann Watkins and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterclass in producing lifelike animals with colored pencils. Domestic animals are an eternally popular subject for art, and present unique challenges to the artist. Lisa Ann Watkins has made a career of teaching her colored pencil techniques to capture character and realism in her art. A section on materials covers colored pencils, watercolor pencils (wet and dry), and PanPastels. A chapter on character shows how to capture the best reference photographs to work from; information on anatomy – eyes, bone structure, fur direction – and notes on tools/apps that can be used to help with tonal values. Clear simple techniques are then presented through short exercises that focus on a particular technique or effect selected by the author from her experience teaching, such as a cat’s eye. Answer to common technical question from students/followers that cover unique aspects of the medium such as the amount of pressure to use. A series of step-by-step projects then follows, including cat, dog, donkey and a baby animal.
Download or read book Realistic Animals in Coloured Pencil written by Bonny Snowdon and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to draw incredibly photorealistic pets, exotic animals, horses, and more with Realistic Animals in Colored Pencil in this follow-up to Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil and Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil.
Download or read book Colored Pencil Painting Portraits written by Alyona Nickelsen and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colored pencil painter Alyona Nickelsen reveals how to use the medium to push the limits of realistic portraiture. Colored Pencil Painting Portraits provides straightforward solutions to the problems that artists face in creating lifelike images, and will prime readers on the intricacies of color, texture, shadow, and light as they interplay with the human form. In this truly comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step demonstrations, Nickelsen considers working from photo references versus live models; provides guidance on posing and lighting, as well as planning and composing a work; discusses tools, materials, and revolutionary layering techniques; and offers lessons on capturing gesture and expression and on rendering facial and body features of people of all age groups and skin tones.
Download or read book Drawing in Color Animals written by Lee Hammond and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-08-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This, the fourth book in the Drawing in Color series, teaches readers how to draw realistic animals with colored pencils. Lee Hammond's amazing easy-to-follow techniques enable you to render a variety of wonderful animals, from cats and dogs to horses, squirrels, tigers and more. These skills can be used to draw any kind of mammal accurately. Hammond's special graphing system makes all the difference, helping to translate the animal poses seen into drawings on the page. You'll also learn other important illustration techniques, including layering, blending and shading. Additional guidelines help duplicate realistic eyes, ears, mouths, feet, fur, and hide. You'll feel like you can draw from the start with achievable examples, even if you're a first-timer.
Download or read book Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil written by Karen Hull and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rendering artwork that leaves viewers contemplating whether they might actually be looking at a photograph is no easy task. Introducing Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil—a comprehensive guidebook that shows artists the secrets to drawing lifelike portraits in this dynamic medium. This engaging resource is perfect for artists who want to improve upon their existing skills and learn how to render realistic portraits utilizing a wide range of techniques. After details about the essential tools and materials, readers will learn to employ a variety of colored-pencil techniques, such as hatching, crosshatching, shading, blending, layering, burnishing, and much more. Colored-pencil artists will also discover more complex techniques relative to creating realistic portraits, including how to render various textures, from hair and skin to clothing and facial features. Also included is valuable information for collecting all of the elements for polished and professional results. Packed with clear, easy-to-follow instructions, plenty of helpful artist tips, and beautiful artwork that's sure to inspire, Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil is the perfect resource for any colored-pencil artist ready to take their skills to the next level.
Download or read book Realistic Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil written by Anne Flood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 22 Step-by-Step Demonstrations in Colored Pencil Creating beautiful pet portraits is simple with Anne deMille Flood. She'll help you master easy techniques for drawing realistic animal portraits that capture your pet's unique personality. Realistic Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil provides clear guidance from start to finish. From dogs, cats, horses and birds to cuddle pets such as bunnies, guinea pigs and hamsters, step-by-step demonstrations make drawing each subject easy. You'll find complete instruction for rendering fine details including fur, feathers, whiskers, eyes and other important facial features. Getting started is easy! Anne teaches you basic drawing techniques as well as provides instruction on working from reference photos, choosing focal points, transferring images and more. Simple, easy-to-follow charts show you pressure, point and stroke for each color - every step of the way. This essential reference is all the guidance you need for bringing your furry friends to life!
Download or read book Drawing Animals written by Debra Kauffman Yaun and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy to read, how-to guide with complete instructions for creating lifelike portraits of wild and domestic animals using colored pencils. In this comprehensive, thirty-two–page book, accomplished artist Debra Kauffman Yaun shares her artistic insights and techniques for creating strikingly realistic animal drawings in colored pencil. The book opens with essential information on choosing tools and materials, understanding color theory, and creating basic pencil strokes. It then covers special colored pencil techniques, such as hatching, burnishing, layering, and blending. Finally, the author demonstrates how to accurately depict an assortment of adorable animals—including favorite family pets, wildlife, and birds—in a series of clear, step-by-step lessons. In-depth, easy-to-follow instructions allow aspiring artists to develop their drawing skills, guiding them from simple sketches to the final flourishes.
Download or read book Realistic Animals in Colored Pencil written by Bonny Snowdon and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Walter Foster Publishing’s popular Realistic series, which features step-by-step instructions for drawing amazingly lifelike artwork in the dynamic colored pencil medium, comes Realistic Animals in Colored Pencil. Whether you are an aspiring or established artist, you can learn to draw your favorite animals with incredible detail and photorealism. This follow-up to Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil and Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil is authored and illustrated by an accomplished colored pencil artist with numerous art awards to her name. The artwork looks complex, but it’s possible to replicate with the help of the thorough section on colored pencil techniques that opens the book. Learn how to create various effects, including: shading blending layering burnishing and more! The following pages cover animal textures, such as fur, hair, eyes, tongues, and more, and how to create them. The step-by-step projects are awe-inspiring in their realism and feature popular animal subjects like dogs, cats, horses, birds, exotic animals, and more. Laid out in a way that’s easy to follow and understand, the projects are approachable and appealing for any skill level. Whether you simply wish to gawk at amazingly photorealistic art or create your own animal portraits, Realistic Animals in Colored Pencil is the perfect resource.
Download or read book Colored Pencil Painting Bible written by Alyona Nickelsen and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2012-05-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to paint with groundbreaking new techniques for a favorite medium! • Dazzling colors, incredible realism—with simple step-by-step demonstrations • Easy-to-follow instructions from a top colored-pencil artist • Master the wide range of colored pencil effects possible, including blending, layering, translucent effects, and more Radiant color…painterly finishes…astonishing realism…with colored pencils! Achieve rich, luminous color and eye-popping ultra-realistic effects. Artists of every level will be inspired by the amazing new techniques created by Alyona Nickelsen, presented in Colored Pencil Painting Bible for the very first time. Nickelsen’s innovations will delight readers and detailed you-can-do-it processes bring her striking results within reach for every artist. Take colored pencils beyond the ordinary with Colored Pencil Painting Bible!
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniques written by Frances Judy Martin and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explains the basic characteristics and colour ranges of all the main types of coloured pencil, from hard-and soft-leaded pencils to pastel varieties. Step-by step visual demonstrations of all the key techniques - from blending, blocking in and burnishing to sgraffito, strippling and impressing - plus illustrations of the effects they produce."--BOOK COVER.
Download or read book DRAW Portraits in Colored Pencil written by Ann Kullberg and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dream Team of colored pencil artists ready to teach you... 200 pages of colored pencil portrait WOW! Everything you could ever dream of learning about portraits in colored pencil is in this single most remarkable volume. You could easily expect to pay hundreds to be taught by 29 top portrait artists, but not only is this book a combination of thousands of hours of experience and an absolute encyclopedia of numerous techniques - for the stunning depth and amount of instruction inside, it's also a steal. An impressive number of colored pencil brands, paper surfaces and dozens of styles and techniques can be found in Draw Colored Pencil Portraits - a true powerhouse of step-by-step instruction and eye-candy. What's Inside? - 11 complete portraits, each featuring 16 large, step-by-step colored pencil images and crystal-clear instruction. - 18 step-by-step colored pencil tutorials of specific portrait elements outlined in detail, like hair, eyes, facial hair, clothing and more. - 200 pages. Full Color. Soft cover. This all-inclusive book will transform your portraits from average to exceptional. CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: Kate Clark, Noriko Dewitt, Brian Duey, Titika Faraklou, Lori Garner, Karina Griffiths, Christina Iotti, Nancy Jones, Christine Karron, Markus Klein, Cynthia Knox, Sharon Kow, Julie Podstolski, Sheila Theodoratos, Carol Maltby, Cindy Wider, Debra Yaun.No other book of this kind exists for colored pencil portrait artists - comprehensive, exhaustive compilation of techniques, pencil brands, surfaces and approaches. If drawing portraits is your thing, you'll find inspiration, instruction and at least a handful of valuable lessons that really resonate with you!
Download or read book CP Cats written by Gemma Gylling and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any level of artist can benefit from CP Cats - even newbies. Gemma Gylling is just that good at teaching!CP Cats book is full of detail, detail and more detail; not just showing you...but teaching you how to draw every imaginable kind of fur, eyes, ears, muzzles, paws and whiskers.LEARN 11 different kinds of strokes with examples for each plus how and where to use them.TRAIN your eye to see and recreate the direction of fur and which stroke to use.PRACTICE and perfect the art of drawing expressive cat eyes.CREATE beautiful blended backgrounds for your cats paintings with confidence and skill.Every step in this thorough book is accompanied by large, beautiful drawings and easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction. CP Cats is a detailed, generous book that's destined to soon become used, worn and well-loved. You'll be creating award-winning drawings of your favorite felines in no time!16 mini-demos and 4 full step-by-step lessons. 180+ images.
Download or read book How to Draw Realistic Pets written by Jasmina Susak and published by Jasmina Susak. This book was released on with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful and inspirational guide to making your animal portraits and artworks leap to life. In this book you will find six step-by-step tutorials on how to draw realistic pets with colored pencils. You will learn to draw them, from both imagination and reference photos. Every tutorial consists illustrations with short explanations for each step based on the author's personal experience. The book is written and illustrated by a recognized fine artist, Jasmina Susak, whose life-like drawings are popular around the world. The drawing tutorials are easy to understand and apply, so whether you are a beginner or already have some experience, you can still follow along. This book also covers techniques for creating textures like fur, skin, that are traditionally difficult to make appear realistic, simple techniques for achieving amazingly realistic compositions, including layering and burnishing. You’ll learn tips for blending colors and creating subtle gradients in your drawings. This book can be a perfect gift for animal lovers particularly children, since the book contains more than hundred images. This book is a great choice for anyone who appreciates visual art, whether you want to create it yourself and learn through close observation, or just peek behind the curtain to see how such work is done. Enjoy learning! www.jasminasusak.com/
Download or read book Drawing Animals in Colored Pencil written by Debra Kauffman Yaun and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create strikingly realistic animal drawings in colored pencil beginning with basic shapes. Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil shows you how to render a variety of beautiful animals in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading and coloring to develop form and realism. In this comprehensive, 40-page book, accomplished artist Debra Kauffman Yaun shares her artistic insights and techniques. The book opens with essential information on choosing tools and materials, understanding color theory, and creating basic pencil strokes. It then covers special colored pencil techniques, such as hatching, burnishing, layering, and blending. Finally, the author demonstrates how to accurately depict an assortment of adorable animals––including favorite family pets, wildlife, and birds––in a series of clear, step-by-step lessons. In-depth, easy-to-follow instructions allow aspiring artists to develop their drawing skills, guiding them from simple sketches to the final flourishes. The included drawing projects are: a rooster, a Shetland sheepdog, a gray squirrel, a horse, a lory bird, a leopard, a Maine coon cat, an alpaca, a box turtle, and a red fox. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.
Download or read book Colored Pencil Animal Kingdom written by Liu Xiaone and published by Peter Pauper Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your colored pencil skills to the next level and create a dazzling artistic menagerie! From songbirds to a soft-furred lynx, from a showy fish to a serene sloth, learn to draw realistic and beautiful animals in colored pencil. With tutorials for rendering textures, creating luminous color, getting animal proportions right, and more, this is the perfect guide for anyone wishing to make the most of their pencils. Step-by-step lessons take you from rough sketch to fully rendered drawing. Along the way you'll learn indispensable colored pencil techniques for vividness and realism. You'll also learn the subtle art of making drawings come alive. Full color throughout.
Download or read book DRAW Wildlife in Colored Pencil written by Ann Kullberg and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inquisitive chimp, a menacing bear, a sweet otter - if you wish you knew how to draw wildlife better than you do now, than this is the resource for you. Each of the 25 artists included in this book generously give you instruction and guidance on how they draw their masterful colored pencil images of stunning wildlife. Learn from each how they begin a piece, how they create the defining elements of each subject, and how they use colored pencils to create realistic animals. Ten full step by step tutorials included, with 14 large, clear steps in each. An additional 15 artists guide you through key elements of wildlife drawing in 4 steps each. Packed with instruction and inspiration, this 4th in our DRAW series is exceptional.
Download or read book Big Book on How to Draw Animals written by Jasmina Susak and published by Jasmina Susak. This book was released on with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful and inspirational guide to making your animal portraits and artworks leap to life. In this book you will find 39 step-by-step tutorials on how to draw domestic and wild animals with colored pencils in a realistic style. You will learn to draw them, from both imagination and reference photos. Every tutorial consists illustrations with short explanations for each step based on the author's personal experience. The book is written and illustrated by a recognized fine artist, Jasmina Susak, whose life-like drawings are popular around the world. The drawing tutorials are easy to understand and apply, so whether you are a beginner or already have some experience, you can still follow along. This book also covers techniques for creating textures like fur, skin, that are traditionally difficult to make appear realistic, simple techniques for achieving amazingly realistic compositions, including layering and burnishing. You’ll learn tips for blending colors and creating subtle gradients in your drawings. This book can be a perfect gift for animal lovers particularly children, since the book contains more hundred images. This book is a great choice for anyone who appreciates visual art, whether you want to create it yourself and learn through close observation, or just peek behind the curtain to see how such work is done. Enjoy learning! www.jasminasusak.com
