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Charles Evans shows you how to get the very best results from watercolor pencils in next to no time! Watercolor pencils are versatile, fun and easy-to-use no matter where you are. In Quick & Clever Watercolor Pencils, Charles leads you through the entire process of learning how to use these invaluable tools effectively, revealing his ingenious tips and tricks along the way. • Packed with information on tools, materials and techniques • Varied...

A showcase of pencil works by a master of the medium, this volume explains Paul Calle's process and provides a fantastic gallery of demonstrations and inspiration for artists at intermediate to advanced levels. Calle - whose clients have included NASA, the National Park Service, Ladies' Home Journal, and the U.S. Postal Service - explores pencil drawing as a serious medium rather than just a preliminary to painting. Starting with a brief history...

Written and beautifully illustrated, this is the perfect guide to pencil and ink drawing. It explores materials and tools, different ways of handling strokes and lines, techniques for establishing and conveying tones and shadows, and technical tips. Other useful features include 28 step-by-step demonstrations, numerous exercises, and 474 black-and-white and 73 color illustrations.

"Janie helps you jump right in and achieve success with colored pencils! Start with a review of tools and materials, then follow Janie's colored pencil application techniques and exercises to get to know your pencils. A final step-by-step demo helps tie learnings together as Janie completes a drawing of an apple from start to finish"--Container.