The Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniques

Master coloured pencil drawing with this step-by-step art instruction book covering 35+ drawing techniques for creating colourful landscapes, portraits, and more.

Includes 150+ illustrations and easy-to-follow demonstrations so you can learn how to draw or take your colouring to the next level.

Whether you’re new to coloured pencil drawing, or a more experienced artist looking to build your skills, here is your indispensable guide to learning essential coloured pencil techniques!

Discover the basic characteristics and colour ranges of coloured pencil – and get expert, step-by-step guidance on over 35+ essential techniques such as:

• Shading
• Blending
• Stippling
• Impressing
• Sketching
• Using graphite pencils, watercolour pencils and pastels.

Then, put your learnings to the test with 4 themed chapters that teach you how to draw:

• Landscapes and townscapes
• Table settings, fruits, toys, and domestic objects
• Flowers, foliage, and animals
• People and portraits.

You’ll not only discover how professional artists use imaginative, dynamic styles to interpret a wide range of subjects, but you’ll also be inspired by the 150+ full-colour illustrations to create brilliant artworks of your own.