{"product_id":"colored-pencil-painting-portraits-autographed","title":"Colored Pencil Painting Portraits — Autographed Copy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"165\"\u003ePersonally autographed by Alyona Nickelsen and includes complimentary art-material samples available only with copies purchased directly from BrushAndPencil.com.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eColored Pencil Painting Portraits\u003c\/em\u003e presents Alyona Nickelsen’s comprehensive approach to creating realistic, expressive portraits with colored pencil. Through clear explanations and step-by-step demonstrations, Alyona shows how color, texture, light, and shadow interact with the human form—and how thoughtful planning can transform a reference into a convincing portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eThe book covers the full portrait process, from selecting references and planning the composition to building skin tones, facial features, hair, clothing, depth, and atmosphere. It also explores working on both traditional white paper and textured art surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eInside you will learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e• How to work from photographs and live models\u003cbr data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e• Guidance for posing, lighting, planning, and composition\u003cbr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e• Layering and blending techniques for realistic depth\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e• Methods for rendering skin tones, facial features, hair, and clothing\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e• Approaches for capturing gesture, expression, and personality\u003cbr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e• Step-by-step demonstrations featuring subjects of different ages and skin tones\u003cbr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e• Techniques for working on white and textured art surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"108\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eIncluded with your book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e• Personally autographed copy\u003cbr data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e• 4 × 6 sample of LuxArchival® 400 Grit Sanded Art Paper with informational insert\u003cbr data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e• 4 × 6 sample of LuxArchival® 600 Grit Sanded Art Paper with informational insert\u003cbr data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e• Powder Blender sample with sponge applicator and informational insert\u003cbr data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e• Titanium White sample with sponge applicator and informational insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"556\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eComplimentary samples are included only with copies purchased directly from BrushAndPencil.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eBook details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1990\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003cbr data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e192 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003ePublished by Watson-Guptill\u003cbr data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eAuthor: Alyona Nickelsen\u003cbr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eISBN: 9780385346276\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brush and Pencil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46195359514760,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3757\/3000\/files\/colored-pencil-painting-portraits-3d-square_1.jpg?v=1783880422","url":"https:\/\/brushandpencil.com\/products\/colored-pencil-painting-portraits-autographed","provider":"Brush and Pencil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}