Pencil Drawing: Learn how to develp drawings from start to finish with techniques for shading, contrast, texture, and detail

by Gene Franks

Overview

Pencil Drawing includes comprehensive instructions for drawing a variety of subjects in pencil. A renowned master in the field, Gene Franks explains how to develop your drawings from start to finish, teaching specific techniques for shading, contrast, texture, detail, and more. You will learn all aspects of pencil drawing as you follow the easy-to-follow instructions for drawing everything from animals and people to household items in no time at all. All you need is this book, a pencil, and a little perseverance!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780929261034
Publisher:	Foster, Walter Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/28/1988
Series:	Artist's Library Series
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	245,722
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Gene Franks painted and drew for more than 60 years. He worked in watercolor, oil, acrylic, gouache, casein, egg tempera, and pencil. Many believe pencil to be his most expressive medium. Precision in technique and using the best, most permanent materials available were hallmarks of Gene’s teaching method.

A former Merchant Marine and U.S. Air Force veteran, he received his art training from Jefferson Machamer School of Art in Santa Monica, California, and the Art Center School of Design in Pasadena. He also taught hundreds of art students through Adult Education in San Bernardino, California. He felt it was his responsibility to pass on his passion for painting and drawing and to encourage the next generation to develop their skills to the best of their ability. Gene received many awards, and his work can be found in private collections nationwide. He enjoyed sharing his artwork with collectors and art lovers everywhere.

Gene died in January 2021, but his teaching and art inspiration live on through the books published exclusively by Walter Foster Publishing. His original paintings and drawings continue to be promoted by his widow and artistic partner for 40 years, Jane Franks. Jane lives and works in their studio home in Arkansas.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	3
	Why Draw?	4
	Materials	4
	The Work Area	6
	Basic Hand Positions	7
	Choosing Your Subject	8
	Lighting Your Subject	8
	Sample Textures and Strokes	9
	Thumbnail Sketches	10
	Measuring	11
	Perspective--Cylinder Shape	12
	Perspective--Square Shape	13
	Handling the Pencil	14
	The Value Scale	15
	Developing the Projects	16
	Still Life Section	17
Project 1.	Walnut--Textured Surface	18
Project 2.	Brown Egg--Smooth Surface	19
Project 3.	Strawberry Basket	20
Project 4.	Old Wheel Hub	21
Project 5.	Poohie	24
	Animals Section	28
Project 6.	Calico Kitten	29
Project 7.	White-Throated Sparrow	32
Project 8.	Looking Back	34
	Landscape Elements Section	38
Project 9.	Indian Country	39
Project 10.	Little House	44
Project 11.	The Wagon	49
	The Grid Method	50
Project 12.	Forgotten Ford	54
	People Section	59
Project 13.	Mountain Man	60
	My Heartfelt Thanks	64