Masterful color : vibrant colored pencil paintings layer by layer
15 step-by-step demonstrations teach a classic approach to color, value and composition.--From publisher description
Nonfiction
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
9781581809572, 9781440310294, 1581809573, 1440310297
154683659
Machine derived contents note: Introduction 7
Chapter 1
The Basics 8
What You Need 10
Photography 101 12
Working With Reference Photos 14
From Idea to Paper 16
Applying Colored Pencil 18
Chapter 2
Composition 22
Composition Guidelines 24
Planning a Good Composition 32
Recognizing Good Composition 34
Chapter 3
Color and Value 36
Demo: Hues and the Color Wheel 38
Demo: Tints and Shades 39
Color Relationships 40
The Importance of Values 41
Training Your Eyes to See Color and Value 42
Color Influences Color 43
The Masters' Use of Chiaroscuro 44
Understanding Underpainting 45
Underpainting for Colored Pencils 46
Using Grayed Complements for Darker Values 47
Chapter 4
Underpainting 48
Step-By-Step Demonstrations
Underpainting for Reds 50
Using Purples for Richer Yellow Shadows 54
Underpainting for Dark Blues and Greens 54
Underpainting for Pinks and Peaches 62
Chapter 5
Richer Whites, Grays and Blacks 64
Step-By-Step Demonstrations
Colorful Whites and Blacks 66
Grays Without Gray pencils 61
Reflective Whites and Metals 74
Chapter 6
Textures and Patterns 80
Step-By-Step Demonstrations
Dramatic Light and Shadow 82
Textures and Fabric 87
Using Complements for More Color 91
Chapter 7
Reflections 92
Step-By-Step Demonstrations
Objects Through Glass 98
Colorful Reflections 100
Cut Crystal 104
Backlit Glass 108
Chapter 8
Putting It All Together 112
The Masters' Inspiration 114
Setting Up Your Still Life 116
Choosing the Best Reference Photo 118
Fine-Tuning Your Reference 120
Step-By-Step Demonstrations
Creating Your Own Masterpiece 122
Conclusion 130
Colored Pencil Color Chart 132
Line Drawings 134
Index 142
Includes index