Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil: Learn to draw with colored pencil step by step

Learn to create strikingly realistic animal drawings in colored pencil beginning with basic shapes. Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil by Debra Kauffman Yaun is a comprehensive 40-page book that shares artistic insights and techniques for rendering beautiful animals in graphite pencil. It covers choosing art tools and materials, color theory, and special colored pencil techniques, and includes step-by-step lessons for depicting a variety of animals. The included drawing projects range from pets to wildlife and birds.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2019
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil is a comprehensive guide that teaches aspiring artists how to create strikingly realistic animal drawings using colored pencils. Authored by accomplished artist Debra Kauffman Yaun, the book spans 40 pages and offers valuable insights and techniques for rendering various animals with graphite pencils.

The book begins with essential information on selecting art tools and materials, understanding color theory, and mastering basic pencil strokes. It then delves into specialized colored pencil techniques, including hatching, burnishing, layering, and blending. The author demonstrates how to accurately depict a diverse range of adorable animals, including beloved family pets, wildlife, and birds, through a series of clear and step-by-step lessons.

In-depth instructions make it easy for aspiring artists to develop their drawing skills, guiding them from simple sketches to the final flourishes. The book includes a variety of drawing projects, ranging from a rooster to a leopard, that allow artists to practice and apply the techniques learned.

The How to Draw & Paint series, of which Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil is a part, provides an easy-to-follow guide for artists of all levels. It introduces basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a wide range of projects suitable for aspiring artists. By following the guidance provided in this book, artists can develop their drawing skills and create realistic and captivating animal drawings using colored pencils.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 348 x 257 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781633227873
Edition number: Revised Edition