Water-soluble colored pencils are portable, versatile and much more forgiving than traditional watercolors, yet many artists have only just begun to tap into this medium's creative potential. This book explores the amazing possibilities of watercolor pencils, providing artists with basic instruction for taking full advantage of them in their artwork. Beginning with an overview of necessary materials and basic techniques, artists will learn from simple mini demos how to mix colors, create washes, layer colors and more. Artists will then see how these painting techniques are employed to capture a variety of popular subjects, including landscapes, flowers, animals, water, people, skies, trees, bridges and buildings. the last chapter of the book demonstrates how to mix watercolor pencils with other mediums to create all kinds of new and interesting effects. Cathy Johnson is the author of five North Light books, including Creating Textures in Watercolor and Watercolor Tricks and Techniques. She has also authored Sierra Club Guide to Sketching Nature and Sierra Club Guide to Painting Nature. She lives in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Watercolour pencils are portable, versatile and much more forgiving than traditional watercolours, yet many artists have only just begun to tap into this medium's creative potential. This book explores the endless possibilities of watercolour pencils, providing artists with clear intructions for taking full advanctage of them in their work. Beginning with an overview of necessary materials and basic techniques, artists will learn from simple mini demonstrations how to mix colours, create washes, layer colours and more. They will then see how these painting techniques can be employed to capture a variety of popular subjects, including landscapes, flowers, animals, water, people and skies. The last chapter of the book demonstrates how to mix watercolour pencils with other media to create new and interesting effects.

Start drawing and painting today! If you're interested in drawing and painting with colored and watercolor pencils but don't know where to start, this is the perfect book for you! Inside is all the information you need to quickly master these two versatile and inexpensive mediums for beautiful results. In no time, you'll discover the basic pencil techniques you need to get started, as well as the secrets to re-creating a variety of textures including flower petals, weathered wood, glass, metal and more! Nine skill-building exercises and 23 step-by-step demonstrations show you how to use each medium separately or combine them for amazingly realistic artwork. A complete list of materials eliminates any guesswork, and the book's Quick Tips, Words to Know, and glossary put you on the fast track to artistic success. The possibilities are endless with this pair of increasingly popular mediums, and painting confidence is just a few pages away. Grab your pencils and let's get started!

222 page, 8.5 x 11", spiral bound and tabbed Artist Edition book dedicated to charting and swatching colored pencils, pastel pencils, watercolor pencils, ink, and markers. Book includes 49 pre-labeled charts (with color names and numbers) of the most popular brands. Book also includes blank charts for additional brands and media, and a large number of original line art illustrations that can be colored. This book was designed and illustrated for the adult coloring market by Susan Carlson (aka Ruby Charm Colors).

Watercolor pencil is a fascinating medium that allows you to create colorful and realistic renderings using various techniques. And these versatile, water-soluble pencils are great for drawing as well as painting! Watercolor Pencil Step by Step introduces the fundamentals of using this medium, complete with information on supplies, color blending, and special effects. Then professional artists Pat Averill, Barbara Benedetti Newton, and Debra Kauffman Yaun guide you through 12 colorful and intriguing lessons with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of helpful hints and useful tips. This comprehensive guide has all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the art of watercolor pencil!

Discover your artistic talents with this guide to practicing and expanding your watercolor pencil techniques. For beginners as well as experienced artists wanting to explore a new medium, an introduction covers the basics, explains techniques, and offers tips and tricks to help you achieve your visions. The 62 full-page outline drawings allow learners to practice the techniques of their choice, including gradients; shading; color theory; techniques using salt, coffee grounds, alcohol, and sugar water; and dry brushing. Printed on watercolor paper, the images can be removed from the book for painting and framing. They cover a variety of themes, including animals, seasons, nautical motifs, food, faces, and many others.

Children will find everything they need to master a new art medium with these easy-to-follow art books. Each title includes a practice pad and the tools required to learn a variety of artistic techniques.