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.

Learn to create beautiful artwork with *Drawing is for Everyone.* This instructional guide is geared towards beginning artists and teaches drawing techniques using graphite pencil, colored pencil, and ink. Author — Kateri Ewing. Paperback. 128 pages. 11" x 8-1/2".

Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil by Debra Kauffman Yaun teaches beginning aritsts step-by-step techniques like hatching, burnishing, layering, and blending to draw various animals in colored pencil.

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.

See your world in a whole new way with *Draw Your Day* and *Draw Your World* by artist Samantha Dion Baker. Widely admired and followed by thousands on Instagram for her daily “sketch journal,” in these guides Samantha Dion Baker shares her favorite materials, plus advice for starting and maintaining a daily creative routine.

Combine your passions for drawing and animals with *Drawing Animals Using Grids.* World-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi shows you how to draw cats, dogs, horses, and more. Easy, step-by-step exercises make drawing accessible to everyone. Author – Giovanni Civardi.

Create realistic human faces and facial expressions in pencil following the detailed lessons in *Drawing Faces & Expressions: Learn to Draw Step by Step* an instructional guide for beginning artists. Author Diane Cardaci’s drawing how-tos, combined with step-by-step projects, demonstrate how to capture essential details in pencil, such as texture, shadow, and value, and the art of portraiture.

Learn to create beautiful artwork with *Drawing is for Everyone.* This instructional guide is geared towards beginning artists and teaches drawing techniques using graphite pencil, colored pencil, and ink. Author — Kateri Ewing. Paperback. 128 pages. 11" x 8-1/2".

*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 People Using Grids* makes sketching the human form easy. Artist Giovanni Civardi shows you how to draw people of all ages in different poses using the grid system. This simple method makes drawing accessible to everyone, even those who have no previous sketching or art experience. Author – Giovanni Civardi.

*Drawing: Beginning Still Life* by Steven Pearce is the perfect guide for aspiring artists to draw striking images with graphite pencil. From choosing materials to basic pencil techniques, this book contains valuable lessons to help beginning artists master this medium.

Learn to draw birds ranging from small to large with Drawing: Birds by Maury Aaseng. Starting with the essential drawing tools and materials, this paperback contains step-by-step instructions for illustrating lifelike birds including an eagle, crane, pelican, finch, and more.

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.

Ideal for beginners, Drawing: Horses by Walter Foster takes you on a step-by-step drawing journey as you learn how to create the majestic equine animals.

Learn basic drawing skills one step at a time with Drawing: How to Draw 1 by Walter Foster. This instructional guide for beginners features detailed, large-format views of each technique.

Improve your artistic ability and create beautiful nature scenes with Drawing: Landscapes with William F. Powell. This guide teaches beginner artists how to capture value, shadow, and texture with pencil, and its large format makes the demonstrations easily visible.

Drawing: People with William F. Powell includes detailed views of different techniques, along with step-by-step guidance that walks you through various methods to draw realistic adults and children.

Create your own fabulous feline artwork in no time with *How to Draw Cats and Kittens.* It includes step-by-step instructions and information on the fundamental principles of drawing, so even beginners can work with confidence. Author – J.C. Amberlyn.

Learn how to illustrate various dog breeds in different poses and with a range of expressions using *How to Draw Dogs and Puppies.* Step-by-step instructions are included, along with helpful information about tools and techniques. Author – J.C. Amberlyn.

Learn to draw dragons, unicorns, griffins, wizards, and other mythical beings with *How to Draw Magical Mythological Creatures.* This step-by-step guide discusses basic drawing principles and techniques, so even beginners can draw with confidence. Author – J.C. Amberlyn

Learn essential watercolor, ink, and pencil techniques to produce stunning floral artwork with *Illustration Studio: Inking Florals* by Isa Down. This instructional book for beginners includes straightforward, step-by-step guidelines for creating common flowers.

*Kawaii Kitties* is an instructional paperback for beginning artists. It contains step-by-step tutorials for drawing cats in costumes, cats in different poses, and various cat breeds in the Kawaii style. It also teaches techniques for creating artwork digitally so you can make drawings on your phone or tablet. Author — Olive Yong.

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.

Learn pencil drawing fundamentals with *The Art of Basic Drawing: Simple Step-by-step Techniques* by William F. Powell. This book teaches beginner-level artists simple step-by-step techniques for drawing a variety of subjects in graphite pencil — including people, animals, plants, still lifes, and landscapes.