Coloured pencils, once associated mainly with children and then adopted as a creative tool by designers and illustrators, are now an increasingly popular medium among leisure painters. They are very practical, versatile, easy-to-use and ideal for beginners. Here David Cook looks at all aspects of using coloured pencils to paint various popular subjects. Several step-by-step demonstrations are also included. The book features: guidelines on choosing materials; clear, practical advice on coloured pencil techniques and a variety of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, people, animals and birds, using stage-by-stage demonstration paintings.

David Cook is a professional artist, well known for his work in coloured pencils. His work is exhibited throughout the UK and he holds regular painting courses and workshops. He has written numerous articles for The Artist magazine and his work was featured in Chromacolour, published by HarperCollins in 1996.