Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step

Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step offers a practical, project-based approach to realistic portrait drawing with colored pencils. This digital PDF edition is available for instant download, so you can begin exploring the techniques right away.

Author Ann Kullberg guides artists through the complete portrait process, from choosing materials and composing the subject to rendering skin tones, facial features, hair, and fabric. The book is intended for anyone who wants to create lifelike portraits in colored pencil.

Book Overview

Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step is an art instruction book by Ann Kullberg, published by North Light Books in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kullberg, a self-taught artist, received a degree in education from Pacific Lutheran University and has been devoted to colored pencil art since 1987.

The book contains eight chapters that move from foundational skills to complete demonstrations. It covers getting started, composing a portrait, seeing the light, creating believable skin tones, painting features and the face, painting hair, painting fabric, and putting it all together.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How to choose the right colored pencils and supports for portrait work.
• Methods for composing a portrait that captures the viewer’s attention.
• Guidance on observing and depicting light on the face.
• Techniques for creating believable skin tones with colored pencil.
• Step-by-step instruction for painting facial features, hair, and fabric.
• Demonstration lessons that combine all techniques into a finished portrait.

Why This Book Matters

Since its original publication in 1999, Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step has helped artists develop a disciplined, layered approach to colored pencil portraiture. Ann Kullberg is an established voice in the field, and her work has been published in several volumes of The Best of Colored Pencil and other art publications.

This book remains a practical reference for portrait artists who appreciate the control and subtlety that colored pencils offer.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will receive immediate access to the PDF file.

The PDF can be read on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and devices running compatible PDF reading apps, including Kindle apps for iOS and Android. Just download the file and open it in your preferred reader.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book? Access is provided immediately after purchase. You can download the PDF and start reading right away.

Will I receive a physical printed copy? No. This product is a digital download only, so no printed copy is mailed.

Which devices can I use to read the PDF? The PDF works on standard desktop, tablet, and mobile reading apps, including Kindle apps, as long as the app supports PDF files.

Add Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step to your digital library and explore a proven approach to colored pencil portraiture.