A must-have resource for graphite and charcoal artists of all skill levels.
Accurately rendering surfaces and textures is one of the most challenging aspects of working with graphite pencil and charcoal. 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal provides artists with step-by-step instructions for learning how to draw a wide variety of the most common textures and surfaces, including sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, fabrics, stone, grass, hair, and many more. Opening with a general introduction to basic drawing tools, materials, and drawing techniques, each page in this comprehensive resource features two to three easy-to-follow steps demonstrating how to create each specific texture. Readers will discover tips and techniques for working in both graphite and charcoal and how to manage their differences when hatching, stippling, scumbling, blending, and more. With its breadth of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips, 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal is a must-have resource for artists of all skill levels.
Author(s): Steven Pearce
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 131
Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 3
Copyright......Page 4
Table of Contents......Page 5
Getting Started......Page 6
How to Use This Book......Page 7
Tools & Materials......Page 8
Graphite Techniques......Page 12
Charcoal Techniques......Page 14
Value......Page 16
Shading......Page 17
People......Page 18
1. Aged Skin in Graphite......Page 19
2. Smooth Skin in Graphite......Page 20
3. Wavy Hair in Graphite......Page 21
4. Wavy Hair in Charcoal......Page 22
5. Straight Hair in Graphite......Page 23
6. Straight Hair in Charcoal......Page 24
7. Curly Hair in Graphite......Page 25
8. Facial Hair in Graphite......Page 26
9. Nose in Graphite......Page 27
10. Eye in Graphite......Page 28
11. Lips in Graphite......Page 29
Animals......Page 30
12. Smooth Canine Fur in Charcoal......Page 31
13. Curly Canine Fur in Graphite......Page 32
14. Coarse Canine Fur in Graphite......Page 33
15. Canine Nose in Graphite......Page 34
16. Canine Eye in Graphite......Page 35
17. Cat Eye in Graphite......Page 36
18. Short Cat Fur in Graphite......Page 37
19. Long Cat Fur in Charcoal......Page 38
20. Horse Mane in Graphite......Page 39
21. Horse Mane in Charcoal......Page 40
22. Horse Coat in Graphite......Page 41
23. Elephant Skin in Graphite......Page 42
24. Snake Skin in Graphite......Page 43
25. Feather in Graphite......Page 44
26. Leopard in Charcoal......Page 45
27. Zebra in Graphite......Page 46
28. Zebra in Charcoal......Page 47
Fabrics & Textiles......Page 48
29. Burlap in Graphite......Page 49
30. Chunky Wool in Graphite......Page 50
31. Tweed in Graphite......Page 51
32. Denim in Graphite......Page 52
33. Silk in Graphite......Page 53
34. Lace in Graphite......Page 54
35. Leather in Graphite......Page 55
36. Leather in Charcoal......Page 56
37. Straw Hat in Charcoal......Page 57
38. Knitting in Graphite......Page 58
39. Woven Basket in Graphite......Page 59
40. Woven Basket in Charcoal......Page 60
41. Twine in Graphite......Page 61
42. Cork in Graphite......Page 62
Glass, Stone, Ceramics, Wood & Metal......Page 63
43. Beveled Glass in Graphite......Page 64
44. Clear Glass in Graphite......Page 65
45. Porcelain in Graphite......Page 66
46. Polished Sterling Silver in Graphite......Page 67
47. Hammered Metal in Graphite......Page 68
48. Hammered Metal in Charcoal......Page 69
49. Clay Pottery in Graphite......Page 70
50. Rusted Steel in Graphite......Page 71
51. Smooth Concrete in Graphite......Page 72
52. Stucco in Graphite......Page 73
53. Brick in Charcoal......Page 74
54. Old Brick in Graphite......Page 75
55. Cobblestone in Graphite......Page 76
56. Marble in Graphite......Page 77
57. Driftwood in Charcoal......Page 78
58. Smooth Wood in Graphite......Page 79
59. Aged Wood in Graphite......Page 80
60. Aged Wood in Charcoal......Page 81
61. Wood Knot in Graphite......Page 82
62. Wooden Barrel in Graphite......Page 83
63. Wrought Iron in Graphite......Page 84
64. Wrought Iron in Charcoal......Page 85
65. Granite in Graphite......Page 86
66. Granite in Charcoal......Page 87
67. Cast Iron in Charcoal......Page 88
68. Rock Wall in Graphite......Page 89
Food & Beverages......Page 90
69. Glass of Wine in Graphite......Page 91
70. Citrus Fruit Rind in Graphite......Page 92
71. Cut Citrus Fruit in Graphite......Page 93
72. Apple in Graphite......Page 94
73. Pear in Graphite......Page 95
74. Grapes in Graphite......Page 96
75. Cherry in Graphite......Page 97
76. Coconut in Graphite......Page 98
77. Strawberry in Graphite......Page 99
78. Pineapple in Graphite......Page 100
79. Corn in Graphite......Page 101
80. Broccoli in Graphite......Page 102
81. Tomato in Graphite......Page 103
82. Peanut Shell in Charcoal......Page 104
83. Walnut Shell in Charcoal......Page 105
Nature......Page 106
84. Smooth Bark in Graphite......Page 107
85. Rough Bark in Graphite.......Page 108
86. Rough Bark in Charcoal......Page 109
87. Pine Needles in Graphite......Page 110
88. Pinecone in Graphite......Page 111
89. Palm Frond in Graphite......Page 112
90. Thatched Roof in Graphite......Page 113
91. Fern in Graphite......Page 114
92. Moss in Graphite......Page 115
93. Grass in Graphite......Page 116
94. Smooth Rock in Graphite......Page 117
95. Mountain Rock in Graphite......Page 118
96. Mountain Rock in Charcoal......Page 119
97. Seashell in Graphite......Page 120
98. Running Water in Graphite......Page 121
99. Clouds in Graphite......Page 122
100. Raindrops on Water in Graphite......Page 123
101. Raindrops on a Window in Graphite......Page 124
Artist’s Gallery......Page 125
About the Author......Page 130
