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Artists everywhere will be dazzled by the amazing new techniques created by Alyona Nickelsen and presented in "Colored Pencil Painting Bible" for the very first time. Layering, translucent effects, using odourless solvents to achieve rich, luminous colour and eye-popping ultra-realistic effects; Nickelsen's innovations will delight readers and detailed step-by-step demonstrations bring her striking results within reach for every artist. Take coloured pencils beyond the ordinary with "Colored Pencil Painting Bible"!
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Alyona Nickelsen has exhibited her work in more than 30 national and international shows. A consultant for coloured pencil manufacturers and art materials distributor.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just re-started drawing and painting after 37 years so I have been looking for guides on the "new" medium of coloured pencils. This book is comprehensive and detailed, superb value for money. I haven't stopped reading and using it since it arrived.
One reviewer thinks it is just for "serious artists" and criticises the examples for lack of detail, but I disagree. The book starts with general topics such as materials, design, light, colours and mixing then it goes on to techniques such as strokes, layering, fusing, creating textures and graded tones. All of this is clearly explained and in detail. To make the point about the detail, I have another book that simply says to use a "solvent" for blending and smoothing brush strokes - but it does not say which solvent. Nickelsen has a full page on the properties of solvent and demonstrates techniques for using solvent in the examples. She uses Gamsol, which is American, and not as easy to get here so I am trying Winsor & Newton's Sansodor.
There are 12 exercises, all in sufficient detail, if you have gone through the previous chapters. An important feature of the book is that she discusses drawing techniques. In her examples she traces photographs and then uses graphite paper to make outlines of the subjects on the drawing paper. For purists and skilled artists this mya seem to be cheating but for anyone who is not a skilled drawer, this is a very good way to encourage them to try to paint.
The author uses Prismacolor pencils so if you want to copy the examples exactly you will need that make. However, in the UK they are sold by less stockists than e.g. Faber Castell and most only sell boxed sets. I have found only one seller so far the sells singles and that is (...). On the other hand, if you already have another brand you could use the nearest colours just to practice the techniques.
One reviewer thinks it is just for "serious artists" and criticises the examples for lack of detail, but I disagree. The book starts with general topics such as materials, design, light, colours and mixing then it goes on to techniques such as strokes, layering, fusing, creating textures and graded tones. All of this is clearly explained and in detail. To make the point about the detail, I have another book that simply says to use a "solvent" for blending and smoothing brush strokes - but it does not say which solvent. Nickelsen has a full page on the properties of solvent and demonstrates techniques for using solvent in the examples. She uses Gamsol, which is American, and not as easy to get here so I am trying Winsor & Newton's Sansodor.
There are 12 exercises, all in sufficient detail, if you have gone through the previous chapters. An important feature of the book is that she discusses drawing techniques. In her examples she traces photographs and then uses graphite paper to make outlines of the subjects on the drawing paper. For purists and skilled artists this mya seem to be cheating but for anyone who is not a skilled drawer, this is a very good way to encourage them to try to paint.
The author uses Prismacolor pencils so if you want to copy the examples exactly you will need that make. However, in the UK they are sold by less stockists than e.g. Faber Castell and most only sell boxed sets. I have found only one seller so far the sells singles and that is (...). On the other hand, if you already have another brand you could use the nearest colours just to practice the techniques.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can recommend this book to anyone interested in colored pencils - beginners + experienced artists. Never found so many helpful and interesting facts on the subject in another book (and I have quite a few). Try it out - you won't regret it!
Alyona covers all - comparison of material, techniques.. it is gorgeous!
Alyona covers all - comparison of material, techniques.. it is gorgeous!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is well worth buying even if you have not tried coloured pencil. The pictures are wonderful, and the information is excellent. There are also exercise to try towards the end of the book.
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this wee book is brilliant and very informative. so many folk are too ready to jump into paints. There is so much one can do with pencils/colored pencils. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Birdlover
I really like this book
I was very pleased with this book. It is very detailed and covers all the basics about coloured and other pencils. The techniques look easy to understand and it's nicely written. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Shey
Good One
I found this book very informative and well worth purchasing if you are into coloured pencil art. I have learnt many things that were prevously unknown to me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. D. Newby
Colored Pencil Painting Bible: Techniques for Acjieving Luminous Color...
I bought this truly amazing book recently and can only say that it has inspired me to take up art again after a long break.I had to drop art at school to do typing what a mistake! Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. M. Nyss
Amazing realism
If you ever wanted to know how to render water, wood, cloth, glass, brass and any number of fruits and vegetables accurately in coloured pencil this is the book for you. Read more
Published 12 months ago by CM AK Bentley
A "must have" reference book for the colored pencil artist
I was looking for a refence book which would help me master the basics but also help me to get better results. This book certainly does that. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Mitchell
First class leaner book for crayons
I would reccomend this book to anybody that loves doing coloured pencils. It is splendid, splendid. It has lots of pictures for you to try and do.
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Shirley A. Taylor
A wonderful book for any artist.
This book is excellent for any artist working with pencils, water soluble pencils and watercolours but there is also a lot of information which could be applied to other mediums. Read more
Published 20 months ago by M. Godwin
Only for serious artists
Although this book teach us how to paint like the author, it is required to buy expensive instruments, which for me are not an option. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ines Vieira
Coloured Pencil Painting Bible
This is one of the best tuition books I have read. Although it is based on coloured pencils, it also gives a great insight into the fundamentals of creating pictures that can apply... Read more
Published 22 months ago by BrianTC
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