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Colored Pencil

Fine Art I

+Colored Pencil

A narrow, generally cylindrical implement for writing, drawing, or marking, consisting of a thin rod of graphite, colored wax, or similar substance encased in wood or held in a mechanical holder.

+What’s Inside?

Prismacolor colored pencils are made up of: Pigment (color) Wax (for smooth application) Dried White Clay (for consistency) Secret Ingredients!

+Colored Pencil Techniques

+Remember…

Colored pencils are NOT used like crayons!

You should use your colored pencil as if you are painting with a pencil.

- Start by “Blocking In” your “Local Colors”

- Slowly use the techniques you’ve learned from drawing to build up your values.

- Think of lights and darks, shape

and form, and creating detail.

+Materials: Colored Pencils and…

Illustration board :

High quality drawing paper on a stiff backing.

Can range from smooth to rough surfaces.

Much more stable than paper

+Linda Lucas Hardy

Born: 1947

American – lives in Texas

Works in Oil Paint and Colored Pencil

Internationally known artist

Her work is considered Photorealist – when a painting or drawing is so detailed and accurate, it looks like a photograph.

+Linda Lucas Hardy

+Linda Lucas Hardy

+Two Types of Uses: LayeringLayering – When you use multiple layers of

multiple colors, without using a lot of pressure to create soft, light textures:

+Student Example of Layering

+Two Types of Uses: BurnishingBurnishing – When you use one heavy layer

of pigment, which results in a shiny, waxy finish:

+Student Example of “Burnishing”

+Your Assignment: Colored Pencil Rendering of an Organic Subject Matter

What is Organic Subject Matter?

Subject matter that occurs naturally in our environment: Flowers, leaves, trees, plants, insects, fruits, vegetables, food, etc. Nothing man-made.

+Your Photo Reference Must Be…

ORIGINAL – taken by you, or someone you know and used with their permission.

COLORFUL – the more colorful the easier it will be.

INTERESTING – both the subject matter and composition must be interesting.

+Your Photo Reference Must NOT Be…

Anything man-made (buildings, bridges, etc.)

Vast and expansive (landscapes, etc.)

Of humans or pets (they are extremely difficult to do!)

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