Colored Pencil Books

There's a trick to painting realistic subject matter without including every last little detail. It's this "soft realism" approach to colored pencil that Ann Kullburg shares in her insightful new technique book. Kullberg teaches artists how to faithfully capture the essence of any subject without wasting time on excessive detail ...more

Here is a wonderful introduction to the art of drawing with colored pencil. The book begins with important information about selection and use of colored pencil tools and materials, as well as basic pencil strokes and special techniques. Then it presents five inspiring, full-color, step-by-step lessons, with easy-to-follow instructions and ...more

Quick & Clever Watercolor Pencils is loaded with quick, simple and effective techniques for tackling any subject in watercolor pencils, from still life and landscapes to animals and people. Written in a clear, approachable style, the book shows how to create vibrant finished paintings quickly and easily. Readers will find ...more

Step by step, Lee Hammond shows artists how to create colored pencil portraits that only look as though they were difficult to draw. With Hammond's simple colored pencil techniques, artists can translate photos of their favorite people into colorful, lifelike portraits. She covers every aspect of drawing portraits - from ...more