Lioness: In-Depth Colored Pencil Tutorial

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Can you believe it only takes 10 colored pencils to create this magnificent lioness?

You'll begin by creating an underpainting, using a few pencils to map out the details and patterns of the big cat's fur. Then the real fun begins as you gradually add in color and watch her come to life.

With clear instruction and photos for every step, Kathryn will show you how rewarding it can be to create wildlife. She'll introduce you to a grisaille technique which has been used by artists for hundreds of years, introduce you to some tools to help you succeed, and share plenty of great tips along the way.

If you've felt overwhelmed trying to figure out how to get detail in your animal art, Kathryn will help you understand the drawing process and break it down for you into small, manageable steps that lead to success. Artists of all levels love our In-Depth tutorials like Lioness for the excellent, unmatched instruction and the beautiful artwork, and also because they teach you skills you'll use for life.

You'll learn how to:

• Use a wax-resist method for drawing whiskers
• Create realistic fur by creating an underpainting
• Avoid getting lost while creating complex patterns
• Create depth by receding areas into the background

About the Author:

Pet portrait and wildlife artist Kathryn Hansen combines her love and devotion for animals and nature with a passion for art. She captures the spirit and beauty of her subjects to help viewers recognize their connection with the natural world.

About In-Depth Tutorials:

Whether you are new to drawing animals in colored pencil or a seasoned artist, you will gain invaluable insight, practice, and experience from this project. Our In-Depth tutorials are all about preparing yourself for future wins, while also creating a beautiful piece of artwork.

Created by master colored pencil artists, each In-Depth tutorial features detailed steps and focuses on teaching you why and not just how the artist applies their technique. No book comes close to the amount of instruction in an In-Depth tutorial. Art instruction books typically contain 4-6 steps per demo. That just scratches the surface! With large images and 28 or more steps, In-Depth tutorials truly show you exactly how the artist works, making it easy and stress-free to learn new colored pencil techniques and achieve success.

Note: Drawing paper and pencils not included. See images for complete supply list. Polychromos pencil name changes can be found here.

Publish Date: December 2020.

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