Drawing Technique Book
Learn How to Draw in Charcoal & Graphite Pencil

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Written and illustrated by J. D Hillberry, published and distributed world-wide by North Light books, this technique book has sold over 47,000 copies to date. The English version is found in over 430 public and university libraries around the world including libraries in South Africa, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was also recently translated into Chinese. A recent Google search for “Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil” lists over 800 sites that are either reviews or links to retail outlets carrying the book.  

The only way to receive a personally signed copy is to order it from this site or one of my art shows.  This 128-page book contains 150 color illustrations that demonstrate my techniques for creating realistic drawings.  The step-by-step lessons show how to render the look of metal, wood, fur, hair, leather and many other realistic textures.  It is geared to artists who have some basic drawing skills that want to take their drawings to a higher level of realism, but even beginners will find it helpful.  
Chapters include:

Materials

• All the materials you'll need and how to use them, including choosing the right paper and media for your subject.

Tips and Techniques for Pencil Artists

• Learn tips like how light effects the appearance of textures and how to keep your drawing clean. Techniques for basic strokes, blending, combining charcoal and graphite pencil and other unique lessons for creating extremely realistic looking artwork.

• Step-by-step demonstrations teach you how to draw textures such as metal, glass, weathered wood, leather, barbed wire, people - including eyes, skin, hair - and tips for drawing clothing and fur.

• Follow along with full-length, detailed, step-by-step demonstrations to create two incredibly realistic drawings.

To have your copy signed by the author with a personalized dedication to someone, simply type their name in the special instructions box on the checkout portion of the order form.

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