"50+ step-by-step demonstrations"--Cover

Includes index

Materials and tools: Colored pencils -- Erasers -- Surfaces -- Solvents -- Other tools and materials -- Basics: Selecting a subject -- Reference art -- Deciding on colors -- Layout -- Techniques: Layering -- Burnishing -- Underpainting -- Underpainting with solvents -- Natural textures: Flowers: Rose -- Cineraria -- Tulip -- Orchid -- Hyacinth -- Marigold -- Fruits and vegetables: Orange -- Grapes -- Strawberry -- Banana -- Peach -- Tomato -- Avocado -- Onion -- Potato -- Indian corn -- Leaves and wood: Maple leaf -- Philodendron leaf -- Croton leaf -- Kale leaf -- Fir and palm -- Cactus -- Bark -- Unfinished wood -- Wood finishes -- Weathered wood -- Earth and water: Sand, gravel, soil -- Rocks -- Calm water -- Rough water -- Rapid water -- Water drops -- Shell -- Humans: Vertical stroke technique -- Child -- Young woman -- Adult man -- Middle aged woman -- Senior -- Asian -- African-American -- Animals: Short fur -- Long fur -- Shiny fur -- Thick fur -- Rough hide -- Scales -- Feathers -- Man-made textures: Glass -- Porcelain -- Shiny metal -- Rust -- Paper bag -- Rubber balloon -- Shiny cloth -- Dull cloth -- Bricks and mortar -- Wicker -- Contributing artists -- Gallery

Using clear step-by-step instructions, this book details methods and specific colours used to create a rich variety of textures that add a new dimension to coloured pencil work. The 15th anniversary paperback version of Creating Textures in Colored Pencil includes fundamental instruction on materials and tools; basic techniques; over 50 complete step-by-step demonstrations for textures including flowers, fruits, vegetables, leaves, wood, earth, water, humans, animals, glass, porcelain, shiny metal and more. You will also enjoy a gallery of large finished art from a well-known author

Originally published: 1996

Drawing & decorative arts

"15th anniversary edition"--Cover