Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step eBook: Ann Kullberg: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Portraits not only capture a likeness, but offer for generations to come a glimpse into the subject's life. Sounds like quite a challenge. But with Ann Kullberg's help, it's not as difficult as you might think to create lifelike colored pencil portraits.Using her own beautiful portraiture for instruction and inspiration, Kullberg walks you through the process step by step--from basic information about materials and techniques to two demonstrations that show how complete portraits come together from beginning to end.You'll learn how to:- choose the right tools and master basic techniques- compose a portrait--examples show right and wrong ways to do it- use light to create mood in your portraits

create a range of rich, believable skin tones- paint the face--step-by-steps of eyes, mouth, nose and ears make it easy- paint realistic-looking clothing--step-by-step demos show you how to paint denim, velvet and other fabricsYou'll also find Kullberg's secrets for making your portrait come alive, along with 17 mini-demos that make it easy to paint realistic features, hair and clothing. Inside is everything you need to get started, as well as advice and important information on painting portraits professionally!

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It's all here, folks!
It was such a great honor for me to be asked by Northlight Books to write "Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step" and one I took very seriously. I wanted to give you the very best I could. And as a self-taught artist with 12 years experience, I knew how valuable every bit of help can be...so I packed in as much info and as many examples as I possibly could in 128 pages. My goal was not to showcase my own work, but to help you improve yours!

I think you’ll find just about everything covered in "Colored Pencil Portraits": basic materials, composition, painting light, skin tones (including white, Asian, and black skin tones), every imaginable kind of hair, individual facial features, all kinds of clothing, and the painting sequence of a portrait, with tons of full-color demos in every chapter. I’ve also included a section on the "business side" of portraits, including finding clients, contracts and pricing. Whether you’re a rank beginner or a seasoned pro...or even an artist working in another medium, I really believe "Colored Pencil Portraits" has something in it for you!

Want to see more of my portrait work before hitting that shopping cart icon? Well, I can’t give you a URL for my website…..but a search on my name will take you there! Thanks for taking an interest in my book...and I wish you many hours of Happy Coloring!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Fabulous, informative, helpful and a joy to read 11 May 1999

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

A "must have" book for all colored pencil artists and for any artist interested in portraiture. Ann Kullberg has the talent to produce superlative work, but also the added ability to be able to explain how she does it and give hope to others that one day they might be that good! Worth the price just for the practical tips on what to do with pencils that you have sharpened almost to nothing, but more than this, a book I really enjoy just looking at.

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This book is a must for all colored pencil artists! 5 Mar 1999

Ann Kullberg's new book, "Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step", is a complete and exciting collection of lessons and examples on the difficult subject of portraiture. Kullberg, a full time commission portrait artist, shares her methods and opinions in a very readable, understandable, and unpretentious way. She covers composing a portrait, seeing the light, creating believable skin tones, painting features and the face, painting hair, painting fabric, and putting it all together. Each section includes demonstrations, thorough explanations, and many examples of her exquisite artwork. The extensive discussion on skin tones is especially enlightening. In the last section, she takes the reader through several detailed multi step demonstrations. Kullberg's enthusiasm and love for her life's work is evident on every page. For anyone interested in drawing people with colored pencils, this book is a must!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Brilliant artist! 20 Dec 2006

By J. Norton

Format:Paperback

For coloured pencil portraits of children, this book cannot be faulted. But I was a bit disappointed not to see more portraiture, as it was not made clear in the description that the pictures were of children. Having said that, the book is brilliant, and worth the money for the photos of the artist's work alone.

Wonderful Buy!

I'd recommend this book to anyone with a interest in coloured pencils.

It teaches in a very friendly , and easy to comprehend manner of many aspects of portraiture. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Moon-Lilly

Colored Pencil Portraits

I am delighted to have this book which I know I will use to gain experience in portrait painting. It is well illustrated and easy to follow with step by step instructions.

Published 21 months ago by JPS

great tool for instruction on coloured pencil drawing

As an artist myself I found it instructive and enjoyable to use. I am always learnining new tips from the art world

Published on 16 May 2010 by G. VINEY

Great book

This book is great, whith a lot of tips and step by step instructions.
I bougth some other books on the subject, but this one is so far the best of them all. Read more

Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Anneli Johansson

Colored Pencil Portraites; Step by Step

This book is for anyone wanting to learn using colored pencil.
The author gives you easy step by step methods,and covers all aspects of how to use a crayon. Read more

Published on 14 July 2009 by Artygal!

Everything you ever wanted...

...to know about using those pesky waxy coloured pencils that cost over a quid each.
I've spent a fortune on coloured pencils, being a lazy geezer, but I've always suspected... Read more

Published on 7 Feb 2008 by Beau Nidle

Brillliant stuff!!

As a long term colour pencil devotee, i am always interested in books on the subject and, feeling in need of some inspiration, i can say i found it in Ann Kullbergs' book 'Colored... Read more

Published on 14 April 2003

Great for the beginner and more experienced alike.

I hadn't even picked up a coloured pencil before reading this book. Now I am doing portraits and I've actually sold a few too! All thanks to Ann Kullberg for the knowhow. Read more

Published on 3 Jan 2002 by norshiral@ntlworld.com

Absolutely amazing and complete

Found the book to be truly instructional. The ease at which Ms. Kullberg presents her techniques was simple and clear. Even a beginner like myself found it easy to follow along! Read more

Published on 5 April 1999

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