Coloured Pencils (Collins Learn to Paint): No.3 - Softcover

Cook, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 000413320X ISBN 13: 9780004133201

Publisher: Collins, 1999

Synopsis

Learn to Paint Coloured Pencils is a new title in HarperCollins’ successful new-look Learn to Paint series. The book covers traditional coloured pencils (crayons), water-soluble graphite pencils, watercolour pencils and pastel pencils.

Coloured pencils, once associated mainly with children and then adopted as a creative tool by designers and illustrators, are now an increasingly popular medium among leisure painters. They are very practical, versatile and easy-to-use – ideal for beginners. Here David Cook looks at all aspects of using coloured pencils to paint various popular subjects. Several step-by-step demonstrations are also included. The book features:

guidelines on choosing materials

clear, practical advice on coloured pencil techniques

a variety of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, people, animals and birds.

stage-by-stage demonstration paintings

About this title

Synopsis:

Coloured pencils, once associated mainly with children and then adopted as a creative tool by designers and illustrators, are now an increasingly popular medium among leisure painters. They are very practical, versatile, easy-to-use and ideal for beginners. Here David Cook looks at all aspects of using coloured pencils to paint various popular subjects. Several step-by-step demonstrations are also included. The book features: guidelines on choosing materials; clear, practical advice on coloured pencil techniques and a variety of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, people, animals and birds, using stage-by-stage demonstration paintings.

From the Back Cover:

Discover the excitement of painting with coloured pencils under the expert guidance of well known professional artist and teacher David Cook.

Colour: helpful advice on choosing and applying colours

Techniques: close up details showing how different effects are achieved

This easy to follow guide includes everything you need to know to get started on this absorbing pastime:
· Advice on equipment and materials
· Hints, tips and techniques
· Simple exercises
· Step by step demonstrations

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 000413320X
• ISBN 13: 9780004133201
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64