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Summary: GO FROM SERIOUS BEGINNER TO DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL
Review: Colored pencil, because it incorporates aspects of both drawing and painting, gives the artist a unique opportunity for artistic expression. This book speaks to readers who have a strong desire to become accomplished in this medium. Even if you've never tried it before, if you're committed to learning, you will soon discover how to achieve the brilliant effects found in this beautiful book. Beginning with an overview of materials and the basics of drawing, composition, and color, Bet Borgeson shares with readers her expertise in the techniques of colored pencil. Practical instruction and illustrated step-by-step demonstrations are provided, covering the genres of still life and landscape. You will learn how to do the following: *Mix color; create illustions of form, volume, and space; perfect composition; use edges. *Use color lifting and impressed line techniques; apraise your work in progress. *Select, set up, and light a still life; integrate subject and ba! ckground; perfect composition. *Find your center of interest; use color to suggest space; appreciate understatenment. *Blend art with livelihood; exhibit and sell your art; become a lifelong artist. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bet Borgeson is the author of the colored pencil medium's two leading books: THE COLORED PENCIL and BASIC COLORED PENCIL TECHNIQUES. Her pioneering contributions to the medium of colored pencil have been widely acknowledged, and her artwork has appeared in many art publications and anthologies in the United States and abroad. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIOUS BEGINNER SERIES PASTEL FOR THE SERIOUS BEGINNER / Larry Blovits OIL PAINTING FOR THE SERIOUS BEGINNER / Steve Allrich WATERCOLOR FOR THE SERIOUS BEGINNER / Mary Whyte
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Summary: Knowledgible/Inspiring
Review: Even as a somewhat-experienced artist I found this book to be at just the perfect level. While basic for anyone new to colored pencil, the book is by no means simplistic. It is intelligently written, and well illustrated. After finishing it (which I found to be as difficult as putting down any good novel) I felt I'd found a new awareness about the medium. Since, I have been excitedly pursuing all Borgeson taught me through her wonderful book. Note: A special reading treat at the end is her own prespective/insight on being an artist, whether choosing to be amatuer or professional. I highly recommend this as a good A to Z study.
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Summary: Focused on detail but not enough
Review: I think this book si god for people who already know about colored pencil. It is not for someone who is a beginner. Don'g be fooled and buy it thinking you will learn from the beginning.
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Summary: moving beyond beginner
Review: It seems a deep chasm yawns between the amateur artist and the emerging artist. This insightful and instructional book bridges that gap. Finally, a book that addresses how to move beyond the beginner stage! The author's generous advice is clear, relevant and timely. And you don't have to be a colored pencil artist to benefit---the majority of the book is applicable to other media as well. Written in a rare, articulate style, the author delivers provocative theories and philosophies not found elsewhere in art instruction books. An added bonus: detailed reproductions, in-progress artwork by the author, and no skimping on text. A most valuable addition to your personal art library.
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Summary: chapter on business worth whole book
Review: Not only is the book crammed with great technical information, but the chapter on being a professional artist, prioritising time for art, etc. is terrific.
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Summary: Colored pencil book.
Review: The book is good, but I've found that this site will post your book review only if you choose "5 stars" in the drop-down menu. Try to find a derogatory review anywhere on this site.
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Summary: Colored pencil book.
Review: The book is good, but I've found that this site will post your book review only if you choose "5 stars" in the drop-down menu. Try to find a derogatory review anywhere on this site.
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Summary: One of the best books of colored pencil
Review: This is one of the best books on colored pencil I have found. The artwork is beautiful and the instructions are superb. Projects and techniques are demonstrated step-by-step with color illustrations and photos. The book starts with an overview of materials and tools including great advice of setting up a workspace. Then, it covers the fundaments of drawing such as perspective, volume, space, form and composition. The demonstration and discussion of color mixing and creating edges is excellent. This really helped me a lot. The book then goes on to help you really get started by giving tips on finding inspiration, using photographs, tracing and deciding when your project is finished. It explains color lifting and impressed line techniques as well as helping you build your own style. The next section focuses of still life and floral drawings. It covers selecting and setting up a still life and well as lighting it. There are two great demonstrations of this. It nice that one included the photo the artist worked from making it easy to practice what the author describes. A section on landscapes follows. This gives all kinds of advice from working on location to assembling the elements of a basic photography kit. There is a great discussion on finding the perfect setting and center of interest, as well as using color to suggest space. There are two demonstrations here as well, showing both naturalistic and fantasy landscapes. The afterward on integrating art into your life and selling your artwork is great for the serious artist. Whether you are just starting out or having been using colored pencil as a medium for a while this is a wonderful book on the subject.
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