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1 online resource (144 pages) : color illustrations |
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Section 1. Graphite & charcoal / with Steven Pearce -- Section 2. Colored pencil / with Denise J. Howard -- Section 3. Oil & acrylic / with Mia Tavonatti. |
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Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- How to Use This Book -- SECTION I: Graphite & Charcoal with Steven Pearce -- TOOLS & MATERIALS -- GRAPHITE TECHNIQUES -- CHARCOAL TECHNIQUES -- VALUE -- SHADING -- PEOPLE -- 1. Smooth Skin in Graphite -- 2. Aged Skin in Graphite -- 3. Facial Hair in Graphite -- 4. Wavy Hair in Graphite -- 5. Wavy Hair in Charcoal -- 6. Curly Hair in Graphite -- 7. Straight Hair in Graphite -- 8. Straight Hair in Charcoal -- 9. Eye in Graphite -- 10. Nose in Graphite -- 11. Lips in Graphite -- ANIMALS -- 12. Smooth Canine Fur in Charcoal |
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13. Curly Canine Fur in Graphite -- 14. Coarse Canine Fur in Graphite -- 15. Canine Nose in Graphite -- 16. Canine Eye in Graphite -- 17. Cat Eye in Graphite -- 18. Short Cat Hair in Graphite -- 19. Long Cat Hair in Charcoal -- 20. Horse Coat in Graphite -- 21. Horse Mane in Graphite -- 22. Horse Mane in Charcoal -- 23. Elephant Skin in Graphite -- 24. Zebra Coat in Charcoal -- 25. Leopard Coat in Charcoal -- FABRICS & TEXTILES -- 26. Burlap in Graphite -- 27. Tweed in Graphite -- 28. Denim in Graphite -- 29. Leather in Graphite -- 30. Leather in Charcoal -- 31. Silk in Graphite |
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32. Knitted Yarn in Graphite -- 33. Chunky Wool in Graphite -- 34. Lace in Graphite -- 35. Straw Hat in Charcoal -- 36. Woven Basket in Graphite -- 37. Cork in Graphite -- HARD SURFACES -- 38. Beveled Glass in Graphite -- 39. Clear Glass in Graphite -- 40. Porcelain in Graphite -- 41. Polished Silver in Graphite -- 42. Clay Pottery in Graphite -- 43. Rusted Steel in Graphite -- 44. Stucco in Graphite -- 45. Brick in Charcoal -- 46. Weathered Brick in Graphite -- 47. Cobblestone in Graphite -- 48. Rock Wall in Graphite -- 49. Wrought Iron in Graphite -- 50. Smooth Wood in Graphite |
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51. Aged Wood in Graphite -- 52. Aged Wood in Charcoal -- 53. Driftwood in Charcoal -- 54. Wood Knot in Graphite -- 55. Wooden Barrel in Graphite -- NATURE -- 56. Smooth Bark in Graphite -- 57. Rough Bark in Graphite -- 58. Rough Bark in Charcoal -- 59. Pine Needles in Graphite -- 60. Pine Cone in Graphite -- 61. Palm Frond in Graphite -- 62. Fern in Graphite -- 63. Grass in Graphite -- 64. Seashell in Graphite -- 65. Smooth Rock in Graphite -- 66. Mountain Rock in Graphite -- 67. Mountain Rock in Charcoal -- 68. Running Water in Graphite -- 69. Raindrops on Water in Graphite |
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70. Clouds in Graphite -- FOOD & BEVERAGE -- 71. Citrus Fruit in Graphite -- 72. Apple in Graphite -- 73. Pear in Graphite -- 74. Grapes in Graphite -- 75. Cherries in Graphite -- 76. Strawberry in Graphite -- 77. Peanut Shell in Charcoal -- 78. Walnut Shell in Charcoal -- 79. Pineapple in Graphite -- 80. Corn in Graphite -- 81. Coconut in Graphite -- 82. Tomato in Graphite -- SECTION II: Colored Pencil with Denise J. Howard -- TOOLS & MATERIALS -- TECHNIQUES -- PEOPLE -- 83. Smooth Skin -- 84. Aged Skin -- 85. Facial Hair -- 86. Straight Hair -- 87. Curly Hair -- 88. Wavy Hair -- 89. Eye |
| Summary |
Learning to render a variety of textures is a fundamental skill for any fine artist, no matter the chosen media or subject matter. The Complete Book of Textures for Artists features 501 step-by-step lessons, tips, and techniques for rendering a wide range of textures in a variety of media, including graphite pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, oil, and acrylic. After an introduction to the basic tools and materials, discover a variety of drawing and painting techniques, such as hatching, crosshatching, shading, blending, layering, burnishing, and more. From there, you will learn just how easy it is to render everything from wood, metals, glass, food, and water to human and animal textures, such as hair, skin, fur, eyes, and more. Each page features easy-to-follow steps demonstrating how to create each specific texture. You will discover tips and techniques for reproducing certain textures in a variety of media, as well as how to create physical textures in your artwork. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, The Complete Book of Textures for Artists features a wide variety of both traditional and contemporary techniques. Organized into sections based on subject matter and media, each technique is presented with simple instructions and beautiful examples. Not only will you learn a variety of techniques, but you'll also discover new ideas and inspiration for using the techniques in your own projects. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of helpful artist tips, The Complete Book of Textures for Artists is the perfect resource for beginning and established artists who are ready to master the intricacies of texture in their artwork. |
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Texture (Art)
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Texture (Art) -- Technique.
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Colored pencil drawing -- Technique.
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Acrylic painting -- Technique.
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Charcoal drawing -- Technique.
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Painting -- Technique.
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Texture (Art) |
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Texture (Art) -- Technique. |
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Dessin au crayon de couleur -- Technique. |
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Peinture acrylique -- Technique. |
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Fusain (Dessin) -- Technique. |
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texture (artistic concept) |
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Acrylic painting -- Technique |
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Charcoal drawing -- Technique |
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Colored pencil drawing -- Technique |
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Painting -- Technique |
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Texture (Art) |
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Texture (Art) -- Technique |
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Howard, Denise J., author.
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Tavonatti, Mia, author.
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| Added Title |
Textures for artists |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Pearce, Steven (Artist). Complete book of textures for artists. Mission Viejo, California : Walter Foster Publishing, 2020 9781633228702 (OCoLC)1153189406 |
| ISBN |
1633228711 (electronic bk.) |
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9781633228719 (electronic bk.) |
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