Basic Colored Pencil Techniques

Basic Colored Pencil Techniques is a practical drawing guide by Bet Borgeson. This digital PDF edition offers instant download access after purchase.

Written for artists who want to build confidence with colored pencil, the book covers materials, core methods, and studio advice. Borgeson uses clear demonstrations to show how to create expressive drawings.

You can read this PDF on your tablet, computer, phone, or compatible reading app.

Basic Colored Pencil Techniques: Book Overview

Basic Colored Pencil Techniques is part of the Basic Techniques series from North Light Books. This revised edition was published on March 15, 1997, and builds on Borgeson’s earlier Colored Pencil Fast Techniques. The guide helps beginners and serious students explore colored pencil as a fine art medium.

The book covers tools, drawing surfaces, layering, burnishing, lifting color, backgrounds, textures, and ways to combine colored pencil with other mediums. Easy-to-follow demonstrations include trees, flowers, animals, people, and other popular subjects.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How to choose the right materials, including pencils, papers, erasers, and fixatives.
• Core colored pencil techniques such as layering, burnishing, and lifting color.
• Approaches for creating textures and refining large areas.
• Methods for layering backgrounds and composing full drawings.
• Advice on combining colored pencil with other mediums.
• Drawing and studio tips for more confident results.

Why This Book Matters

Bet Borgeson is recognized for helping renew interest in colored pencil as a fine art medium. This revised edition is part of the Basic Techniques series and expands on her earlier Colored Pencil Fast Techniques. Library Journal recommended the book for serious students, with clear sections on tools, drawing surfaces, and advanced methods.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital PDF download and no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the file and read it on compatible devices.

The book works with the Kindle app, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard PDF reading apps. You can start reading after download.

FAQ

How do I receive the book? The book is a digital PDF download. You will receive access immediately after purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition, so nothing will be mailed.

Which devices are supported? The PDF can be opened with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, smartphones, and compatible reading apps.

Download Basic Colored Pencil Techniques today and begin exploring the expressive range of colored pencil drawing.