Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil: A beginner''s guide to realistic textures in graphite

About Diane CardaciNolon StaceyWilliam F Powell

Diane Cardaci was classically trained at the Art Students League of New York City Parsons School of Design and the School of Visual Arts. Her passion for both realism and nature led her to start her professional art career working as a Natural Science Illustrator in New York City where she specialized in medical and natural science illustrations. Her work has been published by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City as well as by major textbook companies such as Holt Rinehart and Winston. After studying portraiture with nationally acclaimed artists such as Nelson Shanks and John Sanden commissioned portrait work soon became an important part of her artwork. She is a signature member of the American Society of Portrait Artists and has contributed writing for the organization's publications. Diane is also a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America the Graphic Artists Guild and the Illustrator's Partnership of America.William F. Powell was an internationally recognized artist and one of Americas foremost colorists. A native of Huntington West Virginia Bill studied at the Art Students Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris France. He was professionally involved in fine art commercial art and technical illustrations for more than 45 years. His experience as an art instructor included oil watercolor acrylic colored pencil and pastelwith subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. He also authored a number of art instruction books including several popular Walter Foster titles. As a renowned master of color Bill conducted numerous Color Mixing and Theory workshops in various cities throughout the U.S. His expertise in color theory also led him to author and illustrate several articles and an educational series of 11 articles entitled Color in Perspective for a national art magazine. Additionally he performed as an art consultant for national space programs and for several artists paint manufacturers. Bills work also included the creation of background sets for films model making animated cartoons and animated films for computer mockup programs. He produced instructional painting color mixing and drawing art videos.Nolon Stacey is a self-taught graphic artist who specializes in realistic portraits of animals people and landmarks. As a child in South Yorkshire England Nolon cultivated his interest in drawing throughout school. He eventually earned a degree in mathematics from Warwick University but he soon returned to his artistic passion. He currently lives in Boroughbridge England and undertakes a variety of commissioned work ranging from portraits of people and pets to buildings and street scenes. Prints of Nolon's celebrity portraits are published through Kadinsky Art. His work also is sold through Braithwaites Gallery in York England. Nolon lives in Boroughbridge England.