The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing - (Collector's) by Cynthia Knox & Eileen Sorg & Debra Kaufman Yaun & Pat Averill (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Discover techniques for creating beautiful works of art in colored pencil"--Cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Whether you are an accomplished artist desiring to learn a new medium or a beginning artist simply wanting to play with this colorful art form, <i>The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing </i>features all of the basic information you need to get started in this versatile and approachable medium. </b> <p/> *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority* <p/> From selecting and handling pencils and choosing paper and supports to understanding <b>color theory</b>, learning <b>pencil strokes</b>, and <b>layering color to create depth and form</b>, <i>The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing</i> is brimming with valuable instruction and helpful tips and techniques for mastering working with colored pencil. Discover uses for a variety of colored-pencil techniques, such as <b>hatching</b>, <b>crosshatching</b>, <b>stippling</b>, <b>burnishing</b>, and <b>blending</b>. Learn valuable tips and tricks for drawing from photographs, setting up <b>balanced compositions</b>, and working with <b>light sources</b>, as well as capturing the beauty of the natural world by creating <b>realistic textures</b> and <b>expressing time of day and mood</b>. <p/> In <i>The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing, </i>artists Cynthia Knox, Eileen Sorg, and Debra Kauffman Yaun share their expertise and artistic insights for working with colored pencil to achieve lifelike results through inspiring subject matter and <b>step-by-step demonstrations</b> of <b>still lifes</b>, <b>pets</b>, <b>wildlife</b>, <b>birds</b>, <b>garden and tropical flowers</b>, <b>landscapes</b>, <b>foliage</b>, and more. In-depth, easy-to-follow instructions show aspiring artists how to develop and improve their drawing skills, guiding them from simple sketches to final flourishes. <p/> Filled with gorgeous, colorful artwork, <i>The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing </i>is sure to be a valuable and welcome addition to any artist's reference library.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>This stunning addition to the Collector's Series provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for completing 27 projects in the versatile medium of colored pencil. The book opens with fundamental information on supplies, color theory, and basic techniques--from layering and blending to burnishing. Accomplished artists Pat Averill, Cynthia Knox, Eileen Sorg, and Debra Kauffman Yaun share their unique approaches and insights as they guide you from sketches to beautiful works of art. Peppered with sprawling landscapes, dynamic florals, irresistible animal portraits, and more, "Colored Pencil""Drawing" is an essential reference for any budding artist!<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Cynthia Knox</b> is an award-winning artist who specializes in works of traditional realism. She has authored 15 art-instructional books and teaches workshops in the United States, internationally, and on cruises. She also teaches classes online with Bluprint. Cynthia is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, a juried member of The International Guild of Realism, and a commissioned portrait artist. Her artwork is in shows and private collections and on her website at www.cynthiaknox.com. Cynthia lives in Upstate New York. <br> </p></p> <p><b>Eileen Sorg </b>is an award-winning artist who lives on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. Working primarily with a mixed media technique of colored pencil, watercolor, and ink, Eileen always strives for unique compositions. Eileen is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and a juried member of the International Guild of Realism and the Society of Animal Artists in New York. She is author of <i>Landscapes in Colored Pencil</i>, <i>Portfolio: Beginning Colored Pencil</i>, and <i>Colored Pencil </i>and co-author of <i>The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing</i>. </p></p><p><b>Debra Kauffman Yaun</b> discovered that she had a knack for drawing people when she was a young girl growing up in Tampa, Florida. After graduating from the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Debra worked as a fashion illustrator. She has drawn and painted many commissioned portraits, several of which have been of children--her favorite subject to draw. Debra's artwork has been published in several art magazines and books, and she has won numerous awards, including an international award. She is a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, having served as president of the Atlanta chapter, and she is a juried member of the Portrait Society of Atlanta. She also enjoys teaching classes and workshops in portraits and colored pencil.</p><p>www.debrayaun.com</p><p><b>Pat Averill</b> considers herself primarily self-taught, although she has attended an array of workshops and seminars on oil, watercolor, and colored pencil. She considers the way she figuratively "inhales" the colors, values, and shapes she observes around her to be an integral part of her artistic process. To her, the creation of art is based on a combination of life experiences and the artist's reaction to the subject matter. Pat is a charter member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, and she has won numerous awards in juried international competitions for her work in colored pencil.</p>
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