From Library Journal
An accomplished portrait artist and author, Kullberg begins her book in a defensive tone. Why, she asks, write a book about the details of hedges, apple blossoms, striped couches, and keyholes-the things that fill in the background and foreground of portraits? It's clear, though, that any artist will advance his or her colored pencil technique immeasurably through this book. The use of reference photos, demonstrations of feathering vs. definite strokes and the dense vs. airy approach, and excellent "Frequently Asked Questions" boxes all make for a significant contribution to the teaching of this style of drawing. This is a fine advance for students who have mastered Bet Borgeson's Basic Colored Pencil Techniques. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
There's a trick to painting realistic subject matter without including every last little detail. It's this "soft realism" approach to colored pencil that Ann Kullburg shares in her insightful new technique book. Kullberg teaches artists how to faithfully capture the essence of any subject without wasting time on excessive detail work. Step by step she presents 35 popular subjects and describes techniques for adding rich texture, depth and form in the most simple and straightforward way possible. Insights on getting a realistic effect include: • Mapping out a complex subject to make it easier to paint • Changing pencil strokes to create different textures • Mixing hues for greater visual interest • Creating softer, more natural edges by varying the pressure of the pencil It's all the instruction a colored pencil artist needs to effortlessly add gorgeous details to every piece they create.

About the Author
Ann Kullberg is the author of Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step. She is a popular colored pencil workshop instructor and is also an active and honored member of the Colored Pencil Society of America. She lives in Federal Way, Washington.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Learn to render lovely background and foreground elements in your colored pencil artwork with skill and confidence! Ann Kullberg's easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to draw over thirty-five different subjects, including: Lakes, waterfalls and oceans. Trees, shrubbery, flowers and grass. Metal, wood, sand, dirt, brick, and windows. Stuffed animals, patent leather, patterned rugs and furniture. Kullberg provides all the advice and instruction you need to add these gorgeous details and more to every piece of art you create!

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal