A complete step-by-step directory of key techniques, plus an inspirational gallery showing how artists use them. Explains the basic characteristics and colour ranges of the main kind of coloured pencils - perfect for a beginner or anyone that wants to know more about colour! Includes the best techniques and how to do them as well as exciting drawing projects to jump into once you've mastered the basics! Get inspired by the gallery of finished examples at the back of the book that shows how professional artists make dynamic use of different techniques to perfect their drawings.