Realistic Textures

by Diane Cardaci

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610598590
Publisher:	Quarto Publishing Group USA
Publication date:	08/17/2023
Series:	Drawing Made Easy
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	456,879
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Diane Cardaci was classically trained at the Art Students League of New York City, Parsons School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts. Her passion for both realism and nature led her to start her professional art career working as a Natural Science Illustrator in New York City, where she specialized in medical and natural science illustrations. Her work has been published by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, as well as by major textbook companies such as Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. After studying portraiture with nationally acclaimed artists such as Nelson Shanks and John Sanden, commissioned portrait work soon became an important part of her artwork. She is a signature member of the American Society of Portrait Artists and has contributed writing for the organization's publications. Diane is also a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, the Graphic Artists Guild, and the Illustrator's Partnership of America.

Table of Contents

Introduction     3
Tools and Materials     4
Handling the Pencil     6
Practicing Lines     7
"Painting" with Pencil     8
Finding Your Style     9
Working with Different Techniques     10
Understanding Value     12
Following Form     13
Adding Texture with Light     14
Depicting Distance     15
Botanical Textures     16
Bellflower     18
Traditional Still Life Textures     22
Wine and Cheese     24
Floral Still Life Textures     28
Pitcher of Lilies     29
Wildlife Textures     34
Blue Jay     36
Landscape Textures     40
Lake Scene     42
Cityscape Textures     46
Plaza Scene     48
Animal Textures     52
Yorkshire Terrier     53
Portrait Textures     58
A Young Girl     59
Final Thoughts     64