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The Complete Book of Textures for Artists
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The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

by Denise J. Howard, Steven Pearce, Mia Tavonatti
March 2020
Intermediate to advanced
144 pages
20h 27m
English
Walter Foster
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How to Use This Book

This book includes step-by-step instructions for achieving a wide range of textures with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, oil, and acrylic.

1. Choose Your Medium

Find the section that focuses on your planned medium. Section I features pencil and charcoal; Section II features colored pencil; and Section III features oil and acrylic paint.

2. Review and Gather

At the beginning of each section, you’ll find information about materials needed for the featured medium, plus techniques and terminology.

3. Locate

Find your desired subject and texture in the Table of Contents (shown here). Textures are organized into six categories: People, Animals, Fabrics & Textiles, Hard Surfaces, Nature, and Food & Beverage.

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ISBN: 9781633228719