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Machine derived contents note: Introduction 7 -- Chapter 1 -- The Basics 8 -- What You Need 10 -- Photography 101 12 -- Working With Reference Photos 14 -- From Idea to Paper 16 -- Applying Colored Pencil 18 -- Chapter 2 -- Composition 22 -- Composition Guidelines 24 -- Planning a Good Composition 32 -- Recognizing Good Composition 34 -- Chapter 3 -- Color and Value 36 -- Demo: Hues and the Color Wheel 38 -- Demo: Tints and Shades 39 -- Color Relationships 40 -- The Importance of Values 41 -- Training Your Eyes to See Color and Value 42 -- Color Influences Color 43 -- The Masters' Use of Chiaroscuro 44 -- Understanding Underpainting 45 -- Underpainting for Colored Pencils 46 -- Using Grayed Complements for Darker Values 47 -- Chapter 4 -- Underpainting 48 -- Step-By-Step Demonstrations -- Underpainting for Reds 50 -- Using Purples for Richer Yellow Shadows 54 -- Underpainting for Dark Blues and Greens 54 -- Underpainting for Pinks and Peaches 62 -- Chapter 5 -- Richer Whites, Grays and Blacks 64 -- Step-By-Step Demonstrations -- Colorful Whites and Blacks 66 -- Grays Without Gray pencils 61 -- Reflective Whites and Metals 74 -- Chapter 6 -- Textures and Patterns 80 -- Step-By-Step Demonstrations -- Dramatic Light and Shadow 82 -- Textures and Fabric 87 -- Using Complements for More Color 91 -- Chapter 7 -- Reflections 92 -- Step-By-Step Demonstrations -- Objects Through Glass 98 -- Colorful Reflections 100 -- Cut Crystal 104 -- Backlit Glass 108 -- Chapter 8 -- Putting It All Together 112 -- The Masters' Inspiration 114 -- Setting Up Your Still Life 116 -- Choosing the Best Reference Photo 118 -- Fine-Tuning Your Reference 120 -- Step-By-Step Demonstrations -- Creating Your Own Masterpiece 122 -- Conclusion 130 -- Colored Pencil Color Chart 132 -- Line Drawings 134 -- Index 142

15 step-by-step demonstrations teach a classic approach to color, value and composition.--From publisher description