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Realistic Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil

by Anne deMille Flood

Price: $21.99

This is a must have addition to any colored pencil artist’s library of reference books. It is invaluable as a resource for information ranging from the most basic materials and supplies to explanations of the techniques needed to render the complex fur, feathers and features found in the animal world. It can lessen the frustration involved in the trial and error method of learning and save time by giving tips and suggestions that eliminate the common blunders for artist’s new to this medium. This book thoroughly guides the reader through the process of pet portraiture from beginning to end in a clear understandable manner.

This book is designed to help both the novice and the experienced artist learn about and apply the techniques that lead to successful animal art in colored pencil.

  • Begin with the basics and learn what materials and supplies will be needed to start your project.
  • Get guidelines on shooting and choosing a reference photo that will ease the process and get you inspired to begin.
  • Learn how point, pressure, layering and stroke combine to create a certain effect and see each demonstrated in clear and understandable mini demonstrations.
  • Learn how to render fur and feathers that are richly layered and have complex color combinations.
  • Work on facial features that are common to birds, cats, dogs and horses.
  • Learn some of the tips and advice that will help breathe life into your colored pencil portraits and help you avoid some common blunders.
  • Complete a portrait by following detailed step-by-step demonstrations that list color, point, pressure and stroke for each step and describe how to apply them.

Anne’s friendly, informative style will help you get excited about a new aspect of your art and may even lead you to a new career as a pet portrait artist.

I picked up Anne deMille Flood's book the other day and its fantastic! I'm enclosing a picture I did from one her demos in the book!  - Kevin Mariana, NY