Table of Contents

Introduction–short description of hyper realism and what makes it different from other types of art form, why choose coloured pencils?

Materials –explain a few differences between wax and oil based coloured pencils, paper types (surfaces), other materials (erasers, sharpening tools)

The Approach

Reference Material, drawing from photographs

Composition

Colour Theory

Values

Tone Shading–Basic application of coloured pencil Small practise exercise

Layering–Demo of layering with coloured pencils Small practise exercise

Blending–Explanation of blending methods -both dry and wet (solvent) based blending for different results

Small Studies

Project (Bell Pepper)

ReflectiveSurfaces– looking at reflections and how they differ in different types of surface

Eyes–Project (human eye study) Metallic Objects –Project(spoon)

Creating Fur and Animals –Breakdown of creating fur lines and layering and animal anatomy Project (dog nose)

Project (cat ear)

Project(cat eye study)

Project (full body dog)

Feathers and Birds–Close look at different feather patterns and aspects of birds

Project (beaks)

Project (bird eyes)

Project(single feather study)

Project(parrot)

People–Different human anatomy studies

Project (creating skin tone)

Project(lips)

Project (full face)

Other Textures–tips on creating different types of texture to use for subject context/background Leaves Bark/Trees Grass Rocks

Tips for Improving–a quick word about practicing, making time for your art and self-critique

About the Author

AmieHoward is an artist specialising in hyperrealistic art using coloured pencils and her work focuses on wild animals and birds. She runs regular workshops via her YouTube channel and has a strong social media following.