Pencil and Colored Pencil Books

*101 Textures in Colored Pencil* provides artists with step-by-step instructions for creating a wide variety of common textures and surfaces. Learn to draw realistic sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, fabrics, stone, grass, hair, and more using colored pencils. Author - Denise J. Howard.

This book makes colored pencils approachable and accessible by taking a fresh approach to colored pencil artwork. Basic drawing topics such as tools, materials, drawing techniques, and color theory are covered. Step-by-step projects cover a variety of subjects. Author — Cara Hanley.

Discover the intricacies of creating portraits and learn straightforward solutions to guide your artistic journey in Colored Pencil Painting Portraits. Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists, this colored pencil book covers the entire portrait process. Author — Alyona Nickelsen.

Explore a range of styles and techniques for creating works of art in colored pencil. This Walter Foster "Artist Library Series" guide is packed with information to help beginning and advanced artists learn more about drawing with colored pencils. Authors — Pat Averill, Sylvester Hickmon, and Debra K. Yaun.

*Doodle It All!* by Boutique-sha features over 1000 cute and easy illustrations, including people, animals, flowers, food, everyday objects, holiday motifs, and more! Learn to draw just about anything with easy-to-follow steps that turn your doodles into art. Author — Boutique-sha.

Whether you're a novice or an accomplished artist who has never experimented with colored pencil, this book provides the instruction and inspiration you need to master this versatile medium. Author — Cynthia Knox.

Improve your drawing skills by copying what you see. In *Love Colored Pencils* artist Vivian Wong takes beginning artists through a series of drawing how-tos. Exercises throughout offer fun ways to explore colored pencil art. Draw right in the book! Author — Vivian Wong.

Modern Colored Pencil is a fun, contemporary approach to learning all the basic techniques and concepts needed to create fresh, colorful works of art. Artist Chelsea Ward guides artists with lively, easy-to-follow instructions, creative exercises, and more. Author — Chelsea Ward.

Discover different types of art with *Painting & Drawing: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner* by the Editors of GMC. This book teaches new artists how to create with pencils and colored pencils, charcoal, acrylics, watercolors, and oil paints.

Take your drawing skills to the next level with *Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil*. This guidebook is filled with tips, techniques, and step-by-step directions for working with colored pencils to create lifelike hair, skin, eyes, and other features. Author — Karen Hull.

A great resource for beginning and advanced colored pencil artists alike, The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing features all the basic information you need to excel in this versatile medium. Authors — Pat Averill, Cynthia Knox, Eileen Sorg, and Debra Kauffman Yaun.

Create colorful optical illusion drawings with *The Awesome 3-D Art Coloring Guide* by Yukari Mishima. Perfect for beginners, this book includes 20 optical illusion pictures, including a snowboarder catching air on the slopes, colorful birds and butterflies soaring across the sky, and more.

Discover the limitless possibilities of colored pencils, wax pencils, and watercolor pencils in The New Colored Pencil. Perfect for beginners and amateurs, this colored pencil book guides readers through the latest developments in color drawing media. Author — Kristy Ann Kutch.

Anyone who has always wanted to draw in colored pencil but finds all those colors intimidating can breathe a sigh of relief after opening this book. Drawing Made Easy: Colored Pencil shows readers how to draw almost anything in colored pencil with ease! Author — Eileen F. Sorg.

Inside, artist Cynthia Knox teaches her method of developing a colored pencil drawing through simple step-by-step demonstrations, with helpful tips and tricks sprinkled throughout. She also discusses basic flower shapes, anatomy, photographing references, and setting up dynamic still lifes.

*Drawing Landscapes for the Beginning Artist* is the perfect starting point for beginners. Learn about essential tools and techniques for creating realistic landscapes using a variety of drawing media, including graphite, charcoal, pastel, and colored pencil. Author — David Sanmiguel.

*Drawing: Faces* highlights the essentials of drawing facial features. It teaches beginners how to draw portraits through step-by-step face drawing instructions. Find information on correct head and facial proportions for subjects of all ages. Author — Walter Foster.

The humble pencil is the world's most flexible and forgiving drawing material. In *Pencil Art Workshop* artist and educator Matt Rota explores the pencil's phenomenal range. Each chapter includes a gallery of inspiring works, step-by-step instructions, and a variety of illustrations. Author — Matt Rota.

Learn how to develop drawings from start to finish, with techniques for shading, contrast, texture, and detail. From the Walter Foster "Artist Library Series". Author - Gene Franks.

For new artists, an easily understandable guide for learning to draw cats and kittens. It features tips and techniques on the fundamentals of drawing, an introduction to tools and materials, and step-by-step projects. Author — Anja Dahl.

For anyone who wants to master realistic drawing techniques in the iconic medium of graphite, Pencil Drawing Step by Step provides a fresh, contemporary approach enhanced by plenty of inspiration and encouragement. Author — Cynthia Knox.

Learn about the drawing process from beginning to end — including how to work through artist's block. "Sketch Your Art Out" aims to leave readers confident and inspired to keep drawing. The book has an interactive format, and its exposed, sewn spine lays flat for easy sketching as you read. Author — Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher.