Colored Pencil Tips & Techniques:
Vertical Line Technique
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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.
A must have tool is Ann's Portrait Tool Set - Multimedia Instruction
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!
