Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil
Learn to draw beautiful still life in colored pencil
By Cynthia Knox
2020
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4.34
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144
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Perfect for both aspiring and established artists, this easy-to-understand guidebook shows you the secrets to drawing lifelike still life artwork in the dynamic medium of colored pencil. *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority* Rendering artwork that leaves your viewers contemplating whether a piece might actually be a photograph is no easy task! But if you want to learn how to render realistic still lifes using a wide range of techniques, the approachable and engaging Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil is just the resource. After an introduction to the basic tools and materials, you will discover a variety of basic colored-pencil techniques, such In addition, you will find more complex techniques for creating realistic still lifes, including how to render various textures like glass, wood, porcelain, flower petals, and others. Throughout the book, expert artist and art instructor Cynthia Knox offers tips and techniques for using layers to build color and depth, establishing dramatic and moody backgrounds, and working with “hidden” colors to achieve realistic effects. Also included is valuable information for connecting all of the elements for polished and professional results. Each project comes with a list of the colored pencils that are needed to complete the project. Packed with easy-to- follow instructions, plenty of helpful tips, and beautiful artwork and photographs to inspire, Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil is the perfect resource for taking your colored-pencil art to the next level.
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Author
Cynthia Knox
Author · 4 books
Cynthia Knox, CPSA is an award-winning artist who has authored 14 art instructional books with a new one to be released in 2020 by Walter Foster Publishing (Quarto Publishing). She teaches online classes for Bluprint.com (formerly Craftsy.com) with over 13,000 students enrolled across 3 classes. Cynthia's passion is teaching students how to draw with colored pencils and graphite, and she conducts workshops throughout the United States, internationally and on cruises. Cynthia is a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, a Juried Member of the International Guild of Realism and a commissioned portrait artist. Her artwork is in shows, private collections and on her website. Cynthia credits her passion and inspiration for art to a deep love for God and her family. She lives in upstate New York with her husband Jeff and has two adult daughters, Katharine and Abby, and sons-in-law, Zachary and Garrett. Her artwork, resume, teaching schedule, upcoming publications and testimonials can be viewed on her website at www.cynthaknox.com, and she is on Facebook and Instagram. Cynthia is represented by LaBelle Enterprises for her workshops with Bob LaBelle as primary contact at www.boblabelleenterprises.com.
