Cp Surfaces Watercolor Paper

Enjoy painting with much less mess and frustration! This 5th book in our top-selling CP Surfaces series introduces you to watercolor paper, a surface you may have thought wouldn't work well with colored pencil...but it does, especially when combined with water-soluble colored pencil. Explore the joys without the clean up - and still keep the precision of colored pencils that we know you love. Watercolor paper is one of the most versatile and widely available white papers out there, and with colored pencil pioneer Amy Lindenberger as your expert guide, you will save hours and hours of trial and error as you try a new surface. 5 beautiful demos will give you the chance to put these skills to the test. You'll use Prismacolor, Faber-Castell and Derwent Inktense colored pencils to draw a wide array of subject matter.

A mesmerizing surface for colored pencils... but do you feel intimidated by the idea of drawing on such a dark background? Artist Amy Lindenberger will shatter your fears. The truth is, much less colored pencil layering is required on black paper, so it goes quick and easy! Bright colors appear brighter on the extreme contrast of a black background. A colored pencil pioneer, Amy presents a comprehensive guide on how to master this exciting new surface. Book Includes: Four step-by-step tutorials PLUS an extra mini demo! Full Color images and line drawings Tips to help you avoid all mistakes on black paper

Stunning lessons you'll simply love to draw!Why learn to work on colored papers? Because it saves time -but it also can enhance the style and mood of your colored pencil drawings. Let Amy help you understand how to work on colored surfaces using complimentary colors to make fast work of exciting, beautiful art. Choosing just the right colored paper can make your artwork sing!What's Inside:4 stunning full demosTechniques for florals, portraits and wildlife80 large step-by-step imagesStrategies to use colored surfaces to speed up your workAmy Lindenberger never disappoints - she's a most generous instructor and will soon have you creating colored pencil art on colored surfaces with mastery!

The third in the very popular CP Surfaces series, this book provides difinitive instruction on how to use colored pencil on drafting film for stunning results. Drafting film is the most forgiving surface for colored pencil as it erases completely and with ease, so there are simply never any permanent goofs. It's also a relatively quick surface to work on, since you are limited to 2 or 3 layers. What could be better than that? How about intricate, step by step, generous instruction? That's what you'll find here. With years of teaching experience behind her, Gretchen Evans Parker knows how to break steps down into very easy to follow instruction. Anyone can complete the five beautiful demos found in this book to create frameable artwork like a pro.

Over 70 stunning paintings showcasing master colored pencil artists from all over the globe. Every featured artist also generously shares tips, techniques and insights into their personal own style. CP Treasures will absolutely become a highly treasured volume in any colored pencil artist's library.

Pastelmat is a forgiving and exciting surface for colored pencils because it readily accepts pencil, dry or wet, and it accepts light pencil over dark. Creating both smooth blends and detailed textures is easy on pastelmat, and Amy Lindenberger guides you with crystal clear photos and instruction every step of the way. This book covers a wide range of subject matter, from a moody portrait to adorable puppies. A veteran instructor and author of many colored pencil instruction books, Amy Lindenberger understands students. She understands what they need to know and anticipates questions and provides answers with clear images and clear writing. This book is as close as you can get to taking a one-on-one workshop with Amy from home.

The only instructional book on watercolor you will ever need. Trying your hand at watercolor painting? Or looking to advance your range of artistic skills? Watercolor Techniques for Artists and Illustrators is for you. Beginning with the basics - such as honing your observational skills, choosing a subject, and learning about composition - the book then takes a comprehensive, in-depth look at techniques to expand your repertoire. With expert advice from artists and illustrators working in a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary -this book will equip you with the skills and confidence to develop your own style and grow as an artist.