Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil: Learn to draw lifelike portraits in vibrant colored pencil (Realistic Series)

*Named Art Book of the Year by Colored Pencil Magazine*

*Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority*

Rendering artwork that leaves viewers contemplating whether they might actually be looking at a photograph is no easy task. Introducing Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil—a comprehensive guidebook that shows artists the secrets and steps to drawing lifelike portraits in this dynamic medium.

This engaging resource is perfect for artists who want to improve upon their existing skills and learn how to render realistic portraits utilizing a wide range of techniques. After details about the essential tools and materials, readers will learn to employ a variety of colored-pencil techniques, such as:

• hatching
• crosshatching
• shading
• blending
• layering
• burnishing
• and much more!