The Two-Pencil Method: The Revolutionary Approach to Drawing It All

362 Pages·2018·118.73 MB·English

by  Mark Crilley

Copyright © 2018 by Mark Crilley All rights reserved.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataNames: Crilley, Mark,
author.
Title: The two-pencil method : the revolutionary approach to drawing it all /
Mark Crilley.
Description: First edition. | California : WatsonGuptill Publications, 2018. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Identifiers: LCCN 2017058506 (print) | LCCN 2017059023 (ebook) |
Subjects: LCSH: Pencil drawing—Technique.
Classification: LCC NC890 (ebook) | LCC NC890 .C75 2018 (print) | DDC
741.2/4—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017058506
ISBN 9780399581250
Ebook ISBN 9780399581267
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This book is dedicated to two of my favorite artists:
Matthew Crilley and Mio Crilley

CONTENTS
Introduction
Materials
ONE: SIMPLE OBJECTS
Egg
Mushroom
Take-Out Box
The Angle of the Pencil
Saltshaker
Flower in a Glass
TWO: STILL LIFES
Two Objects: Simple
Two Objects: Advanced
Metallic Objects Arrangement
Glass and Ceramic Objects Arrangement
Composition
Full Still Life with Background
THREE: LANDSCAPES
Winter Road
Single Tree
Impressionistic Landscape
The Speed of the Pencil Stroke
Seascape
Deep in the Woods
FOUR: ANIMALS
Dog
Kitten
The Final Polishing Shape
Lizard
Wolf
Tiger
FIVE: TRAVEL SKETCHES AND DRAWINGS
Japanese Shrine
Norwegian Pathway
Linear vs. Nonlinear Drawing Styles
Beach
Venetian Canal
Taiwanese City Street
SIX: PORTRAITS
Child
Teen
Dual Portrait
Using Photo Reference
Self-Portrait
Classical Portrait
Conclusion
Index