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Farmstead Arts offers art and photography workshops this summer - NJ.com
NJ.comFarmstead Arts offers art and photography workshops this summerNJ.comFrom June 23 through July 28, Antin is offering a six-week Drawing and Mixed Media class on Saturdays from 10 am to noon for $175. She is also offering three one-day introductory workshops: Drawing Intro on Saturday, June 2; Colored Pencil Drawing on ... […]
Mendocino County's Great Eclipse of 1889 - Ukiah Daily Journal
Mendocino County's Great Eclipse of 1889Ukiah Daily JournalBy Martin Bradley Grace Carpenter Davis was among those who observed the eclipse on the first day of 1889, making "a handsome crayon drawing of the Corona," and receiving in return this thank-you note from ES Holden, director of the University of ...and more » […]
He's at it again! Pencil versus reality artist produces stunning perspective ... - Daily Mail
Daily MailHe's at it again! Pencil versus reality artist produces stunning perspective ...Daily MailBen said: 'Drawing or taking the photo isn't really a challenge as I've been doing it a long time, but it is very time consuming. 'People are usually surprised and intrigued by my work, many want me to create a Pencil Vs Camera image w […]
Toronto Star Short Story Contest second-place winner - Toronto Star
Toronto StarToronto Star Short Story Contest second-place winnerToronto Star“Jane, please give Ryan a pencil.” Miss Maris is all red now. She doesn't want to come close to me. There's some more giggling, and then Miss Maris starts drawing on the board. Jane's hand is shaking as she holds out her pencil to me. I don't take it.and more » […]

Here is a really good book for the artist who wants to develop his or her pencil drawing abilities, whether it”s to improve your preliminary sketch work, or to create beautiful pencil drawings complete in their own right. Pencil Drawing Techniques brings together six of today”s best artists, all of whom are incredibly fine instructors as well.

The artists show you how to develop your skill and ability in handling pencil technique. Ferdinand Petrie shows you how to handle pencils and produce a controlled variety of lines, values, and textures. Then he shows you exactly how to use these techniques to draw landscapes in a range of styles and compositions.

Rudy De Reyna explains pencil basics, and explores perspective, size relationships, form, and structure. Douglas grave teaches you how to begin drawing portraits by building a drawing step-by-step. Norman Dams and Joe Singer demonstrate how you can use the pencil to produce spectacular drawings of animals. John Blockley and Richard Bolton show you how pencil drawings can capture the essence of a subject and help you work out a plan for painting it. Finally, Bet Borgeson teaches you all the secrets of colored pencil work and demonstrates a whole new dimension.

The book is divided into seven sections: how to handle a pencil, fundamentals of drawing, drawing landscapes, drawing portraits, drawing animals, drawing for watercolors, and handling color pencils. The copious illustrations show in detail how the artists use their techniques. For the artist who uses the pencil, Pencil Drawing Techniques is an an excellent instructional book of ideas for using the pencil creatively.