"Colored pencils may seem simple, but the artworks they can create are truly spectacular! From photorealistic drawings to colorful abstract pieces to vibrant cartoons, the possibilities are endless. This guide to colored pencils gives young artists the tools they need to begin mastering this versatile art form. They'll make masterpieces as they follow along projects designed to teach the fundamentals of colored pencils."-- provided by publisher.

A Beginner's Guide to Colored Pencil Drawing provides instructions for creating brilliantly realistic drawings featuring rich shadows, bright highlights, smooth gradients, and glowing colors. Learn at your own pace over the course of 14 easy-to-follow lessons!--

A comprehensive guide, featuring a wide variety of drawing media including graphite, coloured pencils, charcoal, chalks, pastels conte crayons, water soluble pencils and pens, and techniques from making marks and creating tone and texture to mixing and overlaying colours.