Drawing In Colour: A Complete Professional Course for Artists

Drawing In Colour by Barrington Barber is a practical digital art course for artists exploring colour-based drawing. This PDF ebook explains how coloured pencil, pastel or crayon, coloured inks, and watercolour can be used in drawing. It is available as an instant download.

The course combines introductory colour theory with materials guidance, demonstrations, and exercises. It approaches colour as an extension of drawing, while acknowledging its close relationship with painting.

Published by Arcturus Publishing Limited in 2006, this 208-page digital book provides structured practice for developing control over colour, tone, line, texture, harmony, and contrast.

Book Overview

Drawing In Colour presents Barrington Barber’s approach to learning colour through observation, practice, and experimentation. The opening sections introduce useful materials and media before moving into practical exercises.

The book covers coloured pencils, pastels and crayons, coloured inks, and watercolour painting. It also considers how colour can enhance a subject and contribute additional meaning through the symbolism associated with objects and colours.

Its main sections address drawing still life in colour, the human figure, composition and colour, and significant colours. The course is suitable for artists and learners who want to practise colour while building on fundamental drawing skills.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Introductory colour theory and the relationship between harmony and contrast.
• Materials and working methods for coloured pencils, pastels, coloured inks, and watercolour.
• Exercises for becoming familiar with different colour media.
• Approaches to tonal values, line, texture, and the application of colour.
• Drawing still life in colour and working with the human figure.
• Composition and colour, including the use of significant colours.

Why This Book Matters

This course treats experimentation and repeated practice as central parts of artistic development. It encourages readers to learn from both successful and unsatisfactory exercises while discovering how different media affect a drawing.

By connecting colour theory with practical work, the book offers a clear foundation for artists studying colour, tone, contrast, and visual harmony across several drawing media.

Book Details

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This is a digital download with no physical shipping. Access is available after purchase, and the PDF can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, or compatible reading apps.

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FAQ

How quickly can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase through an instant digital download.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF download, so there is no physical shipping.

Which devices can open the file?
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

Download Drawing In Colour by Barrington Barber for a structured introduction to colour media, exercises, and drawing practice.

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