Diane Cardaci & William F. Powell 
Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil [EPUB ebook] 
A beginner’s guide to realistic textures in graphite

Gain the drawing skills you need to create textured works like a pro with Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil.



From handling the pencil and mastering
basic techniques to learning about
value ,
form , and
shading ,
Basic Textures in Pencil teaches beginning artists all of the elements they need to achieve realistic results in their drawings.



Intuitive
step-by-step lessons then demonstrate how you can put your newfound skills to use by rendering everything from metal, glass, and wood textures to fur and feathers. Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language, making this book an accessible and approachable resource for beginning artists and art enthusiasts.

 

Designed for beginners, the
How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist.
Basic Textures in Pencil allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating basic pencil drawing techniques that allow beginners to re-create a variety of common textures and surfaces.

Circa l’autore

Nolon Stacey is a self-taught graphic artist who specializes in realistic portraits of animals, people, and landmarks. As a child in South Yorkshire, England, Nolon cultivated his interest in drawing throughout school. He eventually earned a degree in mathematics from Warwick University, but he soon returned to his artistic passion. He currently lives in Boroughbridge, England, and undertakes a variety of commissioned work, ranging from portraits of people and pets to buildings and street scenes. Prints of Nolon’s celebrity portraits are published through Kadinsky Art. His work also is sold through Braithwaites Gallery in York, England. Nolon lives in Boroughbridge, England.