- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books; New edition edition (March 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1581801726
- ISBN-13: 978-1581801729
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 585 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #43 in Books > Arts & Photography > Drawing > Instructional > Colored Pencil
- #45 in Books > Arts & Photography > Drawing > Specific Objects
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Book Description
Flowers are a perennial favorite subject because of their exciting variety and complexity of color, texture and detail. Using basic colored pencil techniques, artists can capture the rich textures and distinct personalities of elegant orchids, graceful roses, cheery pansies and dozens of other beautiful blooms.
Gary Greene, along with six other respected colored pencil artists, show how to make the most of colored pencil's distinctive translucent properties. In 64 glowing, step-by-step demonstrations they show how to layer, burnish and underpaint colors to create floral portraits that are truly radiant. Features advice on choosing tools and materials plus the Plethora of Flora--a colorful gallery of finished blooms.
About the Author
Gary Greene is an award-winning artist, the author of Creating Textures in Colored Pencil, Painting with Water-Soluble Colored Pencils and The Artist's Photo Reference: Flowers. He teaches extensive workshops, seminars and college courses in colored pencil. He lives in Woodinville, Washington.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book!!,
By Christa (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil (Hardcover)
This is a great book, it has many drawings not just by the author but by other artists. The pictures are clear and very large so you can see all the details. Every page has a drawing and tells what colors were used and how they were applyed. I think this book Is excellent but is aimed more for the serious artist.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Right Book at The Right Time !,
This review is from: Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil (Hardcover)
As a beginner with the colored pencil medium I have been working with flowers as my main subjects. With my love of the flowers,plants,and trees,I was naturally pulled towards wanting to put my hand to the drawing of flowers. A friend of mine who knew of my interest,gave me Gary Greene's wonderful book. Not only was I thrilled by seeing the works of truly accomplished colored pencil artists, but I was inspired by the instruction and care that went into the writing and illustration of this book.It has not only become a teaching guide for me but,it has also become an inspiration to make me work harder to learn more about this wonderful, dynamic art medium. (And, I use the word work lightly, what a joy!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Right Book at The Right Time !,
By William H Thorne III - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil (Hardcover)
As a beginner with the colored pencil medium I have been working with flowers as my main subjects. With my love of the flowers,plants,and trees,I was naturally pulled towards wanting to put my hand to the drawing of flowers. A friend of mine who knew of my interest,gave me Gary Greene's wonderful book. Not only was I thrilled by seeing the works of truly accomplished colored pencil artists, but I was inspired by the instruction and care that went into the writing and illustration of this book.It has not only become a teaching guide for me but,it has also become an inspiration to make me work harder to learn more about this wonderful, dynamic art medium. (And, I use the word work lightly, what a joy!) 22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book!!,
By Christa - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil (Hardcover)
This is a great book, it has many drawings not just by the author but by other artists. The pictures are clear and very large so you can see all the details. Every page has a drawing and tells what colors were used and how they were applyed. I think this book Is excellent but is aimed more for the serious artist.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Pictures - not enough how to,
By s_corpion - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil (Paperback)
This book contains wonderful examples of colored pencil art. The pictures in this book are exquiste. As a person who is just starting exploring medium and just starting drawing, I found it lacking in the how to aspect. Each picture has a list of the colors used in it. But, it doesn't go into detailed instruction or detailed technique which is what I would have liked at this beginning stage. When I get more proficient with my technique I will go back to this book. The books displays wonderful examples of what can be done with colored pencils. The book is worth having for the beautiful pictures. If nothing else it makes a great coffee table book.
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