Colored Pencil Painting Portraits
By Alyona Nickelsen
By Alyona Nickelsen
By Alyona Nickelsen
By Alyona Nickelsen
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$27.99
Jun 20, 2017 | ISBN 9780385346276
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Jun 20, 2017 | ISBN 9780385346283
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Praise
“Get ready for a revolutionary way to use colored pencils!”
—Sally Robertson, editor in chief of Colored Pencil Magazine
“This is a must have book for all colored pencil artists–not just those interested in portraiture but those looking to really understand and master the art of colored pencils.”
—Ivor Harrison, The Art Gear Guide
“Colored Pencil Painting Portraits is a wealth of information and instruction, and it is a joy to watch how Alyona brings her rich, beautiful portraits to life.”
—Australia Colored Pencil Association
Table Of Contents
CONTENTS
FOREWORD • vii
INTRODUCTION • 1
CHAPTER 1 • COLORED PENCIL REVOLUTION • 5
An exploration of new working surfaces, materials, and tools
CHAPTER 2 • THE RULES OF THE GAME • 27
The use of successful oil painting practices with the colored pencil medium
CHAPTER 3 • WORKING THE MEDIUM • 43
Innovative methods and techniques for painting with pencils
CHAPTER 4 • CONTROLLING COLOR • 55
Understanding the nature of color and the properties of pigments
CHAPTER 5 • PORTRAIT FACTS AND FICTION • 73
Ideas and solutions for composing a portrait
CHAPTER 6 • PRACTICING THE ESSENTIALS • 89
Rendering key components of portraiture
CHAPTER 7 • HOW TO KEEP FRIENDS AND MAKE CLIENTS HAPPY • 137
Hands-on examples of painting a colored pencil portrait
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