How to draw pictures that look real with colored pencil ... with sample drawings ...
How to Draw Pictures that Look Real with Colored Pencils with artist Ann Kullberg
Sample pages include:
Getting started, drawing materials - the basics, drawing materials - accessories
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED... materials the basics ... materials - accessories ... vertical line - smooth stroke ... pressure bar ...feather vs. definitive stroke ... vertical line - quick ... overlap and straddled strokes ... scribble stroke ... broken scribble stroke ... dense vs. airy ... where to start ... building color ... value.
INTERIORS... wicker basket and drapes ... upholstery and pillows ... carved wood ... wood grain floor ... patterned carpet ... windowsill ... walls ... metal fixtures ... patent leather shoes ... tennis shoes ... teddy bear ... eyelet lace.
EXTERIORS... apple blossom and sky ... tulips ... distant flowers ... rhododendrons - using a marker blender ... hedge, sidewalk, ivy and background greenery ... tall grasses, dirt and beauty bark ... close grass ... fir tree trunk ... lake and trees ... alder tree trunk with crosshatched background ... ocean and clouds ... tropics ... waterfall ... barn doors - old wood ... stone stairs ... stones or pebbles ... old brick ... new brick.
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Ann Kullberg How to draw pictures that look real with colored pencil |
This drawing books reviews ...
This artist has an incredible technique
This book is beautiful, full of great step by step information, color recipe information, and tips for beginners to advanced. A keeper! |
Great book
I really like a lot of her techniques. They are easy to follow and very basic. Her books are good starting books. I have found others to show more techniques too that are great. It's just good to have a variety, since many artists have varying approaches. I basically will go with colored pencil artists whose work is excellent. I will not buy a book by an artist who does crappy art work, even if the techniques are great according to other readers. To me if the techniques are great, so would be the artwork. |
Stunning Art
Ann Kullberg's art is stunning. She openly shares her techniques in her books. Her books are so good that I intend to take a colored pencil workshop from her when she's in my area. |
Still angry but forgiving
This is an excellent book EXPLAINING matters of colored pencil. It's a wonderful "how to" book and you won't find a great CP artist that Kullberg. However, I'm one of those people she elludes to in this book about her first book and the misunderstandings developed from it. Many people thought that non-human objects in CP would be created just as she outlined in her first book. They aren't! Obviously, the misunderstanding was quite a problem or it would have taken up so much real estate in this second book. Nevertheless, she is giving and generous in her approach to sharing her passion in this work. Most people familiar with Ann Kullberg will own both books anyway so, it's just a matter of some unfortunate re-arranging and adjustment. That said, this book is proof that even the most humble of artistic instruments become tools of art on the walls in Heaven from a master's hand. Ann is that Master with Colored Pencil. One item not covered in the book is that the thoughts and concepts here in CP do somewhat transfer to the world of Acrylics. She wouldn't be the first CP artist to discover this but, I believe if she did, she would soon become the best. Of all the Italian Masters, she reminds me most of Leonardo Divinci with her vent on translucent layering. Not a bad idea, adapting the techniques of someone like that. You should own this book. I even bought the products she recommends and I've been WOWed! Now, that rarely happens. Good book, good teacher... can't go wrong. |
Back Cover
Create beautifully detailed art in colored pencil - it's easier than you think!
Ann Kullbergs invaluable fool-proof techniques help you transform a 'good' portrait into an extraordinary work of art - with foreground and background elements that add life and realism to your colored pencil drawings.
Complete, step-by-step instructions show you how to create a wide variety of details - from flowers, sand and warterfalls to lakes, leaves, stones and moss? Kullberg also includes a special Q & A section that explores , illuminates, and answers your most common colored pencil questions. Learn how to choose the colors and pencil strokes that ensure wonderful results every time. |
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Fill your color pencil drawings with soft, lovely details!
Learn to render lovely background and foreground elements in your colored pencil artwork with skill and confidence! Ann Kullbergs easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to draw over thirty-five different subjects, including:
... lakes, waterfalls and oceans
... trees, shrubbery, flowers and grass
... metal, wood, sand, dirt, brick, and windows
... stuffed animals, patent leather, patterned rugs and furniture
Kullberg provides all the advice and instruction you need to add these gorgeous details and more to every piece of art you create! |
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About the Author
Ann Kullberg, a self-taught artist, first fell in love with colored pencil in 1987 and hasn't looked back since. For most of the last 14 years, Ann has been a commissioned children's portrait artist, but she also gives numerous workshops around the country, serves as juror for national art competitions, produces a line of colored art instruction kits, and publishes her online colored pencil magazine. She is also the author of Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step ... |
Contents
Introduction
Getting Started ... materials the basics ... materials - accessories ... vertical line - smooth stroke ... pressure bar ...feather vs. definitive stroke ... vertical line - quick ... overlap and straddled strokes ... scribble stroke ... broken scribble stroke ... dense vs. airy ... where to start ... building color ... value
Interiors ... wicker basket and drapes ... upholstery and pillows ... carved wood ... wood grain floor ... patterned carpet ... windowsill ... walls ... metal fixtures ... patent leather shoes ... tennis shoes ... teddy bear ... eyelet lace
Exteriors ... apple blossom and sky ... tulips ... distant flowers ... rhododendrons - using a marker blender ... hedge, sidewalk, ivy and background greenery ... tall grasses, dirt and beauty bark ... close grass ... fir tree trunk ... lake and trees ... alder tree trunk with crosshatched background ... ocean and clouds ... tropics ... waterfall ... barn doors - old wood ... stone stairs ... stones or pebbles ... old brick ... new brick |
Sample pages include ... introduction ... getting started ... materials - the basics ... materials - accessories ... index |
How to Draw Pictures that Look Real with Colored Pencils with artist Ann Kullberg
Sample pages include:
Getting started, drawing materials - the basics, drawing materials - accessories
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED... materials the basics ... materials - accessories ... vertical line - smooth stroke ... pressure bar ...feather vs. definitive stroke ... vertical line - quick ... overlap and straddled strokes ... scribble stroke ... broken scribble stroke ... dense vs. airy ... where to start ... building color ... value.
INTERIORS... wicker basket and drapes ... upholstery and pillows ... carved wood ... wood grain floor ... patterned carpet ... windowsill ... walls ... metal fixtures ... patent leather shoes ... tennis shoes ... teddy bear ... eyelet lace.
EXTERIORS... apple blossom and sky ... tulips ... distant flowers ... rhododendrons - using a marker blender ... hedge, sidewalk, ivy and background greenery ... tall grasses, dirt and beauty bark ... close grass ... fir tree trunk ... lake and trees ... alder tree trunk with crosshatched background ... ocean and clouds ... tropics ... waterfall ... barn doors - old wood ... stone stairs ... stones or pebbles ... old brick ... new brick.
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How to draw pictures that look real with colored pencil - Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil ...
How to draw pictures that look real with colored pencil - Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil ...
There's a trick to painting realistic subject matter without including every last little detail. It's this "soft realism" approach to colored pencil that Ann Kullburg shares in her insightful new technique book.
Kullberg teaches artists how to faithfully capture the essence of any subject without wasting time on excessive detail work. Step by step she presents 35 popular subjects and describes techniques for adding rich texture, depth and form in the most simple and straightforward way possible. Insights on getting a realistic effect include: Mapping out a complex subject to make it easier to paint Changing pencil strokes to create different textures Mixing hues for greater visual interest Creating softer, more natural edges by varying the pressure of the pencil It's all the instruction a colored pencil artist needs to effortlessly add gorgeous details to every piece they create.
Sample pages include ... introduction ... getting started ... materials - the basics ... materials - accessories ... index |
Manga Mania Fantasy Worlds How to Draw the Enchanted Worlds of Japanese Comics
Sample pages include:
contributing artists, the medieval world
How to Draw a Knight

Choosing an Angle - Posing Manga Characters

how to draw the knight, knight illustration
Artist / Illustrator - Christopher Hart
how to draw knights, learn to draw manga, learn to draw knights, how to draw a knight, how to draw Japanese comics...
CONTENTS...
the medieval world, gothic beasts, the faerie kingdon, warrior women of manga, science fiction, monsters, steam punk
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How to Draw Caricatures
Sample pages include:
materials and supplies ... marker techniques ... drawing eyes ... pencil techniques ... shading
Artist / Caricaturist - Harry Hamernik
learn how to draw caricatures, learn to draw a caricature, learn how to draw eyes, learn how to draw an eye, learn pencil techniques, learn shading
Caricature Drawing Books
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Wizard Comics Basic Training
Sample pages include:
art essentials ... figure construction ...
Wizard Comics
learn how to draw, learn figure construction
Comic Drawing Books
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How to Draw Anatomy for the Comic Book Artist
Sample pages include:
... drawing skulls ...
Artist / Illustrator - Christopher Hart
learn to draw anatomy for comics, learn to draw comics, learn to draw skulls, learn to draw a skull, how to draw skulls, how to draw a skull
Comic Art Drawing Books
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How to Draw Heads and Portraits
Sample pages include:
Polyclitus and the Canon, anthropometry, proportions on a greek skulpture
Proportions on the Human Body (Male and Female)

Contents
Ingres's advice to his students
The Canon For the Human Head - anthropometry - that is the canon? - the head seen from the front - the head seen in profile
The Construction of the Human Head - the skull - the basic structure - the perspective of the circle and the sphere - the canon applied to the basic structure - the structure of the eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth - practice exercises - examples of the head in different positions - practice exercise in drawing a model
Age and Gender in Drawing the Human Head - at the age of two - value and contrast in drawing children's heads - the development of the human head - elderly people - women's heads - examples of women's heads
Detailed Study of the Parts of the Face - eyebrows and eyes - the external appearance of the eyes - pairs of eyes - noses and ears - lips and mouths - hair
The portrait - a lesson from Velazquez - basic features of a good portrait - how to do a good portrait - likeness - applications of Ingres's advice
The Portrait as a Work of Art - lighting - pose - more about the pose and the distance of the model - preliminary sketches and composition - using preliminary sketches to study the pose - formats and sizes - How to Draw Portraits - portraits in red chalk, step by step - doing a self-portrait: you are your own model
Jose Maria Parramon
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How to Draw Digimon Monsters
Sample pages include:
how to draw your favorite digimon ... starting to draw
learn to draw Digimon monsters
Digimon Drawing Books
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Forensic Art
Sample pages include:
Introduction to forensic art and illustration
What is forensic art
Four categories of forensic art
ILLUSTRATIONS
image modification
demonstrative evidence
two-dimensional facial reconstruction from the skull
three-dimensional facial reconstruction from the skull
Art or Science
Artist / Illustrator - Karen T Taylor
CONTENTS
Part 1 - Forensic Art: The Foundation
Introduction to Forensic Art and Illustration A History of Forensic Art The Human Face Drawing the Human Face
Part 2 - Forensic Art: Finding and Identifying the Living
The Interview Composite Imagery Age Progression: Growth Age Progression: Aging Image Assessment and Modification
Part 3 - Forensic Art: Finding and Identifying the Dead
Postmortem Drawing Skull Protection and Preparation for Reconstruction Two-Dimensional Facial Reconstruction of the Skull Three-Dimensional Facial Reconstruction of the Skull Methods of Superimposition
Part 4 - Forensic Art: Additional Responsibilities
Professional Ethics and Conduct Printing and Graphics Reproduction Dealing with the News Media The Forensic Artist in Court
(Note : Search Inside book for more detailed contents list)
Forensic Art Books
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How to Draw the Human Head and How to Draw the Human Figure
Sample pages include:
how to draw the female eye, how to draw the female mouth, how to draw a lauging mouth vs. how to draw a straight mouth
Jack Hamm
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How to Draw Cartoon Animation
Sample pages include:
Character development ... Cartoon construction ... Stance ... Body built from circular and rounded forms ... Drawings of dogs ... More circular and rounded forms.
Animator - Preston Blair
DESCRIPTION
This is the one sourcebook that cartooning and animation enthusiasts have been clamoring about for years! A time-tested classic, this tried-and-true reference is often used as a textbook in cartooning workshops, and beginning and professional cartoonists alike are known to have copies of Cartoon Animation in their libraries. In this comprehensive title, famed animator Preston Blair shares his expertise on how to develop a cartoon character, create dynamic movement, and coordinate dialogue with action. Topics include character development, line of action, dialogue, timing, and, of course, animation! This valuable resource provides inspiration and information you need to begin drawing your own animated characters.
CONTENTS
Introduction ... Character Development ... Character Movement ... Animation ... Dialogue ... Technical.
224 pages.
At least 32 people rated this 5 stars.
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How to Draw Pictures that Look Real with Colored Pencils with artist Ann Kullberg
Sample pages include:
Getting started, drawing materials - the basics, drawing materials - accessories
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED... materials the basics ... materials - accessories ... vertical line - smooth stroke ... pressure bar ...feather vs. definitive stroke ... vertical line - quick ... overlap and straddled strokes ... scribble stroke ... broken scribble stroke ... dense vs. airy ... where to start ... building color ... value.
INTERIORS... wicker basket and drapes ... upholstery and pillows ... carved wood ... wood grain floor ... patterned carpet ... windowsill ... walls ... metal fixtures ... patent leather shoes ... tennis shoes ... teddy bear ... eyelet lace.
EXTERIORS... apple blossom and sky ... tulips ... distant flowers ... rhododendrons - using a marker blender ... hedge, sidewalk, ivy and background greenery ... tall grasses, dirt and beauty bark ... close grass ... fir tree trunk ... lake and trees ... alder tree trunk with crosshatched background ... ocean and clouds ... tropics ... waterfall ... barn doors - old wood ... stone stairs ... stones or pebbles ... old brick ... new brick.
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How to Draw Realistic Portraits with Coloured Pencil Step by Step with artist Ann Kullberg
Sample pages include:
Getting started, materials with hints, basic techniques.
CONTENTS
Introduction ... Getting Started ... Composing a Portrait ... Seeing the Light ... Creating Believable Skin Tones ... Painting Features of the Face ... Painting Hair ... Painting Fabric ... Putting It All Together.
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How to Create Animation
Sample pages include:
front and back covers with illustrations ... why this book? ... page with 10 illustrations ... a few autobiographical pages
Richard Williams
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Draw Squad Mark Kistler
Sample pages include:
dissolving a popular myth ... the pre-test ... the key words of drawing
TV Artist Mark Kistler
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters
Sample pages include:
list of illustrations ... learning to draw ... John Henry Fuseli
Robert Beverly Hale
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