Pears & Patterns: In-Depth Colored Pencil Tutorial

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Have you ever pictured fabric as if it were a mountain range with peaks and valleys? 

Have you ever picked up a magenta pencil to begin creating an area of navy blue?

Have you ever had the courage to play with so many patterns and colors? 

Sherry Bruce Smith is the colored pencil queen of delightful still life drawings brimming with exuberant patterns and cheery fruit or florals. This oh-so-pretty 31- step project is your perfect opportunity to learn how Sherry Smith begins eye-catching compositions that are overflowing with vibrant colors that sing and dance but never seem to clash. You'll have all kinds of fun creating these bright colors and patterns... and you'll learn, too. Learn how to create unique color mixes, fabric folds and shadows, and how to create a translucent curled ribbon.

We know this is a drawing that will brighten any room in your home. Email us a picture of where you've hung it and we'll feature it on our website!

This project uses Prismacolor Premier colored pencils and Strathmore Bristol Vellum 400 series.

About the Author:

Sherry Smith lives in Superior, Colorado. She’s a signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, and her work has been featured in Volumes 1 to 7 of Ann Kullberg’s CP Treasures series and Finding Your Voice, also published by Ann Kullberg.

About In-Depth Tutorials:

Created by master colored pencil artists, each In-Depth tutorial features 30+ 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 to 6 steps per demo. That just scratches the surface! With large images and 30 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.

Publish Date: October 2020.

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