Drawing Distance in a Landscape
This step-by-step tutorial shows you one way of drawing distance in a landscape and accurately creating a realistic illusion of space.
This step-by-step tutorial shows you one way of drawing distance in a landscape and accurately creating a realistic illusion of space.
In today’s post, I talk about creating broken color with colored pencil, what it is, and how to use to add depth and interest to your work.
Artist Carrie L. Lewis shares tips on how to remove color from a colored pencil drawing, how to lighten color, and add new color.
Artist Carrie L. Lewis shares tips on how to remove color from a colored pencil drawing, how to lighten color, and add new color.
Part 2 in the series demonstrating the creative process for a colored pencil ACEO. Color work begins.
So how do you draw trees with colored pencils? Is there a “best way” to draw them far away and up close? That’s what Paula is asking today. Here’s her question: Hi Carrie, I’m having trouble with trees and leaves. Trees in the distance aren’t too bad but as they …
Let’s talk about one of the easier ways I know to draw dark backgrounds with colored pencils. You’ve heard me talk about emphasizing your subject by creating contrast between the subject and the things around it. The sample for that article was a yellow flag, which I showed against a …
Is there a sure-fire way to draw realistic landscape greens most of the time? Short answer, yes. The question is, what’s the best solution for you? I can’t answer that question for anyone but myself, but I can share with you the method that helps me draw landscapes that look …
How to finish a drawing started with watercolor colored pencils using dry pencils in three easy steps. Part 2 of a two-part series.
Today I want to share a drawing method that’s both fun and potentially time saving. What is it? Drawing with watercolor colored pencils. Making art with colored pencils is time-consuming. If you like detail and want to do anything larger than 11×14, you should plan on spending hours in the …