Colored Pencil Painting Portraits

Colored Pencil Painting Portraits
Author: Alyona Nickelsen
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Art
ISBN: 038534628X

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.

Colored Pencil Painting Bible

Colored Pencil Painting Bible
Author: Alyona Nickelsen
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-05-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0823085570

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!

Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil

Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil
Author: Karen Hull
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1633227278

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. Find more techniques for drawing realistically in colored pencil in Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil (July 2020).

DRAW Portraits in Colored Pencil

DRAW Portraits in Colored Pencil
Author: Ann Kullberg
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-02-05
Genre: Colored pencil drawing
ISBN: 9781523475179

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!

The Colored Pencil Manual

The Colored Pencil Manual
Author: Veronica Winters
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2018-08-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486833305

Experienced artists looking to master a new medium will relish this comprehensive guide to using colored pencils by the author of How to Color Like an Artist. Step-by-step demonstrations with photos and directions explain shading, blending, color theory, more.

How to Draw Portraits in Colored Pencil from Photographs

How to Draw Portraits in Colored Pencil from Photographs
Author: Lee Hammond
Publisher: Northlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Colored pencil drawing
ISBN: 9780891347620

ART INSTRUCTION Hammond picks up where basic texts leave off and provides an excellent volume on the daunting genre of portraiture. After concentrating on the mouth, nose, eyes, hair, and other details, she covers burnishing and layering techniques, then pulls it all together with complete compositions. The 'Before and After' sections (Robert Redford drawn before and after the instruction) are particularly encouraging for beginners.

Realistic Animals in Coloured Pencil

Realistic Animals in Coloured Pencil
Author: Bonny Snowdon
Publisher: Walter Foster
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 160058909X

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.

101 Textures in Colored Pencil

101 Textures in Colored Pencil
Author: Denise J. Howard
Publisher: Walter Foster
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2017-12-12
Genre: Art
ISBN: 163322340X

101 Textures in Colored Pencil provides step-by-step instruction and examples of a multitude of textures for creating realistic masterpieces in colored pencil.

Colored Pencil Step by Step

Colored Pencil Step by Step
Author: Pat Averill
Publisher: Walter Foster
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2003
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1560107197

Professional artists provide step-by-step instructions to help you create your own work of art in colored pencil. They discuss the methods and materials used in colored pencil art as well as the many different approaches and techniques applied--from layering and hatching to burnishing and blending.