Painting Light with Colored Pencil

Capturing the elusive qualities of light is one of the most sought-after goals of artists in every medium, and Painting Light with Colored Pencil helps readers achieve that goal with: An overview of the basics of any work of art, such as composition, gathering reference material, value and colour; Over 20 step-by-step lessons covering a variety of popular subjects, including fruit, flowers, textures and water; Two extended demonstrations that show readers how to combine the individual lessons to create a refined, detailed painting; Through the techniques explained in this book, readers will learn how to unlock the potential of coloured pencils to create realistic, light-filled paintings that glow.