Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil [Hardcover]

Ann Kullberg (Author)

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Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: North Light Books; 1 edition (August 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1581801696
ISBN-13: 978-1581801699
Product Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 880 g

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #500,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #39 in Books > Arts & Photography > Drawing > Instructional > Colored Pencil

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An accomplished portrait artist and author, Kullberg begins her book in a defensive tone. Why, she asks, write a book about the details of hedges, apple blossoms, striped couches, and keyholes-the things that fill in the background and foreground of portraits? It's clear, though, that any artist will advance his or her colored pencil technique immeasurably through this book. The use of reference photos, demonstrations of feathering vs. definite strokes and the dense vs. airy approach, and excellent "Frequently Asked Questions" boxes all make for a significant contribution to the teaching of this style of drawing. This is a fine advance for students who have mastered Bet Borgeson's Basic Colored Pencil Techniques.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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There's a trick to painting realistic subject matter without including every last little detail. It's this "soft realism" approach to colored pencil that Ann Kullburg shares in her insightful new technique book.

Kullberg teaches artists how to faithfully capture the essence of any subject without wasting time on excessive detail work. Step by step she presents 35 popular subjects and describes techniques for adding rich texture, depth and form in the most simple and straightforward way possible. Insights on getting a realistic effect include: • Mapping out a complex subject to make it easier to paint • Changing pencil strokes to create different textures • Mixing hues for greater visual interest • Creating softer, more natural edges by varying the pressure of the pencil It's all the instruction a colored pencil artist needs to effortlessly add gorgeous details to every piece they create.

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There are a hundred reasons why I love colored pencils, not the least of which is that you can get started without buying out the art supply store! Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars YOU can paint realistically in colored pencil., Feb 18 2003

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This review is from: Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil (Hardcover)

As a relatively new "convert" to colored pencil from watercolor, I was amazed to see the realism Kullberg can attain while still maintaining a slightly loose, soft technique with her colored pencils. I would have thought that she spent countless hours on tiny details...but in this book, Kullberg literally shows you, how to see and paint only the ESSENTIAL details in order to create masterful realistic paintings without hours of painstaking detail work.

After buying her book, I visited her annkullberg.com website and found that she also has a Video Workshop CD to go along with the book. The CD includes 2 full hours of video instruction, plus line drawings, plus extra hints, plus palette lists. I ordered the CD and have to say that it is an absolute MUST HAVE for anyone who wants to "fast forward" into colored pencil technique!! The video lessons seem somehow to have been filmed right over Kullberg's shoulder, so you literally see her every stroke as she demos, from start to finish, 6 of the subjects featured in "Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil". Actually seeing Kullberg work on colored pencil paintings was a huge eye-opener for me, and well worth the affordable price!!

One last thing....don't be fooled by the cover of this book. It is not just another "Kullberg Portrait" book...but instead, covers foreground and background elements often found in portraits, and is divided into "Interiors" and "Exteriors" sections. Although I rarely do portraits, Kullberg's book will not be leaving my drawing table's side, as she covers landscape and still life elements.....and most importantly, really shows how YOU can paint realistically in colored pencil.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, July 31 2010

Scyrus Cartwright (Mattapan, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This is an excellent companion to Ann Kullberg's other book, Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step. This book, Capturing Soft Realism focuses textures, landscape, and other types of still ojects (non portrait). I give it a 5/5.

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2.0 out of 5 stars All reviews must have been written by the author!!, Feb 1 2004

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Not a good book for technique and selection of illustrations. Much must be considered in colored pencil and I learned nothing from this book. Thanks

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