colored pencil technique :Art Lessons For Beginners

Colored Pencil Tools and Techniques for the Wax and Oil Based Colored Pencil

Sheri Lynn Boyer Doty CPSA -Biography 2010

Sheri Doty received a B F A degree in 1972 from the University of Utah with a painting and drawing emphasis. Having experimented with non-representational styles during her student years, Sheri preferred classic realism as thought by professor Alvin Gittons. He and the professors, under whom she studied, emphasized strong drawing and painting skills. Sheri is a faculty member of Salt Lake Community College and Peterson’s Art center where she teaches Fine Art and Design.

Sheri’s paintings have earned her awards in regional, national and international art exhibitions and invitational shows including purchase awards and permanent museum acquisitions. Sanford Corporation has used her artwork to showcase its PRISMACOLOR colored pencil product line internationally. Sheri is a charter member and signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America [C.P.S.A.].

Sheri’s artwork has been published in numerous books including The Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques by Quarto Publishing, London England;Most of The Best of Colored Pencil series by Rockport Publishers, Creative Colored Pencil Techniques by Rockport Publishers, Creative Colored Pencil Portraits byri’s art work is included is Rockport Publishers and The Best of Portrait Painting by North Light Books, Dear Sisters by Covenant Communications Inc. Sheri’s artwork is published on book covers, in newspapers, periodicals, and exhibit catalogues.

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Illustration with Markers and Color Pencils (drawing an apple)

In this video drawing lesson, artist Merrill Kazanjian demonstrates his technique for making an illustration drawing of an apple. He uses two different mediums (colored pencil and markers) to create this drawing. He uses a two step process for this layered drawing and the final result is fantastic. Very interesting to watch.

A big thanks to Merrill Kazanjian for making this drawing tutorial available! You can learn more about Merrill and view more of awesome art videos over at his YouTube Page.