Circular strokes Linear strokes How To Hold the Pencil Both circular and linear strokes are made with the pencil held in a normal (most comfortable) writing position, approximately perpendicular to the paper surface. Circular strokes work best with flat areas, while linear strokes are usually used in areas with obvious contours. What stroke to use depends on the size and shape of the subject. These strokes are the most effective with colored pencil painting. Different Strokes Colored pencil can be applied in a variety of ways: hatching, cross-hatching, stippling and so on, but all of the demonstrations in this book use either circular or linear strokes. 1 Colored Pencil art 101 An excerpt from The Ultimate Guide To Colored Pencil by Gary GreeneĢ Colored Pencil 101 Before discussing specific techniques, there are several pointers you should know that are applicable to all colored pencil art.
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