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Book Description

With step-by-step projects that are designed to help sharpen artists’ skills and heighten their confidence, this book demonstrates simple techniques for rendering the textures of everyday objects, such as metal, wood, plastic, hair, fur, feathers, and more. This 64-page book simplifies the process with easy-to-understand instructions and comprehensive illustrations.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Tools and Materials
    1. Pencils
    2. Papers
    3. Erasers
    4. Sharpeners
    5. Blending Tools
    6. Supporting Your Art
    7. Accessories
  6. Handling the Pencil
  7. Practicing Lines
  8. “Painting” With Pencil
  9. Finding Your Style
  10. Working With Different Techniques
    1. Combining Techniques
  11. Understanding Value
    1. Working with Value Scales
    2. Creating Form with Light
  12. Following Form
  13. Adding Texture With Light
  14. Depicting Distance
  15. Botanical Textures
    1. Petals
    2. Leaves
  16. Bellflower
  17. Traditional Still Life Textures
    1. Fruit
    2. Baskets
    3. Wood
  18. Wine and Cheese
  19. Floral Still Life Textures
    1. Glass
    2. Ceramic
    3. Fabrics
  20. Pitcher of Lilies
  21. Wildlife Textures
    1. Feathers
    2. Scales and Skin
  22. Blue Jay
  23. Landscape Textures
    1. Land
    2. Clouds
    3. Trees
  24. Lake Scene
  25. Cityscape Textures
    1. Bricks with Stucco
    2. Doors
    3. Dull
    4. Weathered
    5. Shiny
    6. Roofs
    7. Planters
  26. Plaza Scene
  27. Animal Textures
    1. Fur and Hair
  28. Yorkshire Terrier
  29. Portrait Textures
    1. Hair
    2. Fabrics
  30. A Young Girl
  31. Final Thoughts
  32. Copyright Page
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