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Friday, September 9th, 2011
What Artists’ Pencil Should You Use?
The answer to this question is extremely important to professional artists and student artists all over the world. They, of course, know that one pencil will not work for every project. Experienced artists already know that the visual effects they are trying to achieve actually dictate what type of pencil they will have to use. Luckily, there is an art manufacturer who has perfected the making of these tools.
Prismacolor art supplies have been a favorite of professional artists since their origination by Berol in 1938. The products are now manufactured by Sanford (maker of Sharpies), but are still preferred by professionals and students alike. Prismacolor offers a wide array of Color Pencil products that can be used to create any effect an artist can dream of!
Here are a few tips on correct pencil choices:
If part of a project calls for clean edges, bolder outlines, and/or intricate details, then pencils with thin leads are called for. The extremely fine points are available with the Premier Verithin line.
When part of the project requires a smooth coverage with a wide array of colors, then Premier Soft Core pencils are the ticket. Long-lasting cores with soft leads are the best for blending and shading.
If the artist prefers rich, creamy leads without wood casing, then Premier Art Stix are the way to go. The soft core is completely exposed enabling the artist to lay it on thicker in a single stroke. The stix can be sharpened to a point or used bluntly.
To get the effect of watercolors, the artist can choose, Premier Watercolor pencils. These water-soluble Color Pencils can be used with a brush! The effect is perfect!
Prismacolor also makes a pencil designed especially for students. With Scholar pencil line, breakage is minimized by harder cores, but the pencils still offer blendability with smooth texture and creamy leads with rich pigments.
There are times when artists need to rework along the way. They should use pencils from the Col-Erase line. These pencils have a strong medium point and an eraser at the end. They are perfect for animating and illustrating.
The wax-based Colorless Blender Pencil can be used to blend and soften edges, helping the artist achieve the effect he or she wants without changing the color palette.
Prismacolor also offers a wide variety of other artists’ tools: Charcoals, Pastels, Graphite and sketching pencils and accessories. Detailed product information and consumer reviews are available at berolprismacolorpencils.com.
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Drawing Realistic Colored Pencil Art – Prismacolor
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Art/Woodworkers Pencil Colored Lead, Assorted $5.29 This extra thick (5.66mm, about 7/32″ D x 3-1/8″ L) HB round lead resists breaking. Sized to be held firmly in place by a four-jaw collet at the bottom of the woodworker/artist pencil (146807 sold separately). Five color assortment…. |
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Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips with Silly Scents $6.81 Yes, this pack really does contain 50 distinct colors. Each 6.5-inch felt-tipped pen has a white barrel and a color-coordinated cap, and variations of pink through red alone require about 10 different pens. (It depends on where you think purple ends, or orange begins.) Each pen has a conical tip that makes drawing thick or thin lines easy. And when you have all 50 colors on your best white sh… |
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Crayola 64 Ct Crayons $2.54 It’ll be a drab, dull, cheerless day indeed, when children don’t respond to the waxy rainbow charms of Crayons. This 64-pack is chock-full of everything from blue, red, and yellow, to Tickle Me Pink, Mauvelous, and Bittersweet. The artistic possibilities are endless. Besides the full-color palette, the box holds a built-in sharpener to keep the points in shape. A Try This feature suggests fun p… |
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Make-Up Portfolio $3.24 This sketch pad lets you draw make-up looks, hairstyles and nail designs on the Fashion Angels models. It comes with removeable, plastic stencil cards with 100+ hair, make-up and accessory shapes to help create your designs on the formated drawing sheets. The spiral bound book is great for on the go. Includes 40 formatted drawing pages, 7 plastic stencils sheets and over 100 shapes. Ags 6+… |
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Poser Figure Artist [OLD VERSION] $99.99 Poser Figure Artist is a virtual studio providing highly realistic human models to help artists create human figure art for canvas, sculpture or digital artwork. Poser Figure Artist is perfect for artists who want to use the human form in their artwork or studies, and would prefer an option to wooden mannequins and costly, live models. Download PDF Datasheet … |
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Angelic Visions: Create Fantasy Art Angels with Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil $4.16 Used – Readers learn step-by-step to create bodies, heads, limbs, wings and details, including flowing clothing and background elements. Beautiful final projects will inspire readers to push the limits of their imaginations. Step-by-step processes are the focus of the book from simple poses and views to more complex scenes. Sidebars feature tips, frequently asked questions, solutions to common mistakes, information about angels and more. |
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Angelic Visions: Create Fantasy Art Angels with Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil $14.37 New – Readers learn step-by-step to create bodies, heads, limbs, wings and details, including flowing clothing and background elements. Beautiful final projects will inspire readers to push the limits of their imaginations. Step-by-step processes are the focus of the book from simple poses and views to more complex scenes. Sidebars feature tips, frequently asked questions, solutions to common mistakes, information about angels and more. |
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Art Through Children’s Literature $18.89 The award-winning illustrations of 57 Caldecott Books (1938-1994) have inspired a multitude of lessons that guide students in creating art with similar qualities. Focusing on such principles and elements as line, color, texture, shape, value, and space, these classroom-tested projects have step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and detailed illustrations for teachers who have little or no art training. Various art media are explored, including pencil, crayon, marker, colored pencil, chalk, stencils, collage, watercolor, tempera, color mixing, and printmaking. These projects use limited materials so they’re great for the classroom as well as the art room. |
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Art Through Children’s Literature: Creative Art Lessons for Caldecott Books $14.84 Used – The award-winning illustrations of 57 Caldecott Books (1938-1994) have inspired a multitude of lessons that guide students in creating art with similar qualities. Focusing on such principles and elements as line, color, texture, shape, value, and space, these classroom-tested projects have step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and detailed illustrations for teachers who have little or no art training. Various art media are explored, including pencil, crayon, marker, colored pencil, |
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Art of Drawing Fantasy Characters: Discover Step-By-Step Techniques for Drawing Aliens, Vampires, Adventure Heroes, and More $19.95 Enter the fantastic imagination of artist Jacob Glaser as you learn how to draw everything from an alien lord and a werewolf to a jester and a black knight. In this 144-page book, you’ll learn how to draw fantasy characters that you didn’t even know existed–except in the far-reaching corners of your mind. After being introduced to the basic tools and techniques of pencil drawing, you’ll discover 60 easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrations, including a robot attack pod, Frankenstein, a vampire bat, an evil sorcerer, a barbarian warrior, and a damsel in distress. Many projects include a digitally colored final and color palettes so you can see just one of the many ways you can bring your characters to live in vivid color. |
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Drawing Animals $0.99 William F. Powell assists Walter T. Foster in showing you how to render a variety of different animals in pencil, with additional tips on adding touches with charcoal, crayon, and brush and ink. In Animals, youÆll learn a number of drawing techniques and special effects as well as Walter FosterÆs personal method of developing a drawing to its fullest. You also will learn various shading techniques that will help bring your animals to life in natural poses and settings. Best of all, youÆll discover a wealth of beautiful animals to copy and admire, making Animals a fabulous addition to any artistÆs drawing reference library.William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist and one of America’s foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill studied at the Art Student’s Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. His experience as an art instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel-with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. Additionally, Bill conducts painting workshops and produces instructional videos that employ unique methods of in-depth presentation and demonstration. Bill holds awards for his technical art, which has been used for major projects, such as space programs and environmental studies. He lives in Temecula, CA. |
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Drawing: Horses $8.95 With assistance from Michele Maltseff, artist Walter T. Foster shows you how to render a variety of different horse breeds in pencil, with tips on adding touches with charcoal, crayon, and brush and ink. In this step-by-step book, he explains not only a number of drawing techniques and special effects but also his own method of developing a drawing to its fullest. You will learn about various breeds and their proportions, starting with their heads and then progressing to full bodies. And in addition to helpful drawing instruction, Horses also contains a wealth of beautiful equine drawings you can both copy and admire! ItÆs a fabulous addition to any artistÆs drawing reference library.William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist and one of America’s foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill studied at the Art Student’s Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. His experience as an art instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel-with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. Additionally, Bill conducts painting workshops and produces instructional videos that employ unique methods of in-depth presentation and demonstration. Bill holds awards for his technical art, which has been used for major projects, such as space programs and environmental studies. He lives in Temecula, CA. |
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Realistic Textures $9.95 With step-by-step projects that are designed to help sharpen artists’ skills and heighten their confidence, this book demonstrates simple techniques for rendering the textures of everyday objects, such as metal, wood, plastic, hair, fur, feathers, and more. This 64-page book simplifies the process with easy-to-understand instructions and comprehensive illustrations.Having drawn and painted since she was a child, Diane Cardaci was classically trained at the Art Students League of New York City, Parsons School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts. Her passion for both realism and nature led her to start her professional art career working as a Natural Science Illustrator in New York City, where she specialized in medical and natural science illustrations. Her work has been published by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, as well as by major textbook companies such as Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. Diane was also the director of her own art school, the Academy of Classical Art in West Palm Beach, Florida, for four years.After studying portraiture with such nationally acclaimed artists as Nelson Shanks and John Sanden, commissioned portrait work soon became an important part of Diane’s artwork. She is a Signature member of the American Society of Portrait Artists, and has contributed writing for the organization’s publications. Diane is also a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, the Graphic Artists Guild, and the Illustrator’s Partnership of America. |
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The Art of Drawing Fantasy Characters $19.95 Enter the fantastic imagination of artist Jacob Glaser as you learn how to draw everything from an alien lord and a werewolf to a jester and a black knight. In this 144-page book, you’ll learn how to draw fantasy characters that you didn’t even know existed—except in the far-reaching corners of your mind. After being introduced to the basic tools and techniques of pencil drawing, you’ll discover 60 easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrations, including a robot attack pod, Frankenstein, a vampire bat, an evil sorcerer, a barbarian warrior, and a damsel in distress. Many projects include a digitally colored final and color palettes so you can see just one of the many ways you can bring your characters to live in vivid color. |
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Watercolor Project Book $7.95 ‘This comprehensive Walter Foster Publishing and Reeves book is the perfect introductory guide for anyone who wants to learn the captivating art of watercolor painting. It covers important information about the selection and use of art tools and materials as well as basic watercolor techniques. Best of all, it includes five step-by-step, full-color watercolor lessons to follow and learn, assisting you in practicing techniques while providing ideas and inspiring creativity. There’s no better way for beginning artists to learn essential information about watercolor painting techniques and mixing!William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist and one of America’s foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill studied at the Art Student’s Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. His experience as an art instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel-with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. Additionally, Bill conducts painting workshops and produces instructional videos that employ unique methods of in-depth presentation and demonstration. Bill holds awards for his technical art, which has been used for major projects, such as space programs and environmental studies. He lives in Temecula, CA. |
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