Colored Pencil Basics

Did you know that there is an affordable and accessible medium that combines the techniques of drawing with the power of vibrant color? In <b>Colored Pencil Basics</b>, you will be able to follow along step by step with illustrators Susan Rubin and Cynthia Knox as they help you discover the astonishing range of colored pencils. Divided into four modules that cover both essentials and more detailed projects, this course is the perfect place to start if you are just beginning and a great resource for more experienced colored pencil artists to discover new techniques.

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• 01: Class Preview
• 02: What You Need: Colored Pencils
• 03: What You Need: Paper
• 04: What You Need: Other Tools
• 05: Method: Mark-Making Basics
• 06: Method: Layering and Edges
• 07: Method: Reference Tips
• 08: Method: Color Basics
• 09: Method: Next Steps with Color
• 10: Make It: Pear, Part One
• 11: Make It: Pear, Part Two
• 12: Make It: Leafy Greens
• 13: Make It: Persimmon
• 14: Make It: Tulip
• 15: Class Preview
• 16: First Steps
• 17: Color Basics
• 18: Luminous Color Layering
• 19: Surface Textures in Colored Pencils
• 20: Color and Texture Come Together
• 21: Background and Atmosphere
• 22: Bright and Bold Colors
• 23: Class Preview
• 24: Organic Textures
• 25: Uneven Surfaces and Markings
• 26: Metallic Textures
• 27: Wood Grain and Branches
• 28: Fur and Feathers
• 29: Fabric and Leather
• 30: Class Preview
• 31: Layering, Blending, and Burnishing
• 32: Working with Reference Photos
• 33: Value and Fixing Mistakes
• 34: Adding Dimension
• 35: Blurring and Blending
• 36: Natural Shadows and Leaves
• 37: Dramatic Backgrounds and Petal Veins