Showing posts with label vertical line stroke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vertical line stroke. Show all posts

Monday, July 5, 2021

Moores Art Gallery Vertical Line Technique

 

Colored Pencil Tips & Techniques:

Vertical Line Technique



It's All About Colored Pencils!


The vertical line technique is a technique that colored pencil artist Ann Kullberg created by placing a vertical line stroke next to another continuously and consistently on the surface of a paper. A great technique for achieving photo-realistic skin tones and texture.


The Vertical Line technique example above was created using layers of dark green and applying light pressure to heavy pressure.


I completed the portrait above at one of Ann Kullberg's workshops. It was my very first attempt at drawing a portrait, using the vertical line technique. I didn't quite get a chance to finish it, but I was able to get more photo realistic than I have ever before in drawing a subject. I highly recommend her workshops - you will learn a lot!

Ann also has some great portrait tools and kits to get your started on learning the vertical line technique.


In addition Ann's book Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step is a must have to add to your colored pencil library collection.


Keep on Creating!