101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal: Practical Step-By-Step Drawing Techniques for Rendering a Variety of Surfaces & Textures

Pearce, Steven

ISBN 10: 1633225828 / ISBN 13: 9781633225824

Published by Walter Foster Publishing, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal: Practical Step-By-Step Drawing Techniques for Rendering a Variety of Surfaces & Textures
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1633225828
• ISBN 13: 9781633225824
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal is a must-have resource for all graphite and charcoal artists. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on drawing key textures you'd find in any illustration. 

Accurately rendering surfaces and textures is one of the most challenging aspects of working with graphite pencil and charcoal. 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal provides artists with step-by-step instructions for learning how to draw a wide variety of the most common textures and surfaces, including sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, fabrics, stone, grass, hair, and many more.

Opening with a general introduction to basic drawing tools, materials, and drawing techniques, each page in this comprehensive resource features two to three easy-to-follow steps demonstrating how to create each specific texture.

You will will discover tips and techniques for working in both graphite and charcoal and how to manage their differences when hatching, stippling, scumbling, blending, and more. With its breadth of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips, 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal is a must-have resource for artists of all skill levels.

About the Author

Like many artists, Steven Pearce got his start at a very early age. His mother was an accomplished oil painter, and his father was an oil painter, sculptor, and master jeweler. Their encouragement and knowledge helped Steven grow as an artist. Creating art with a pencil is Steven’s passion. He enjoys experimenting with other media, including colored pencil, oil, and acrylics. Steven loves drawing portraits, still life, wildlife, landscapes, and anything that represents well in graphite and charcoal. www.srpearceart.com