Learn how to draw - graphite & charcoal technique book

Drawing Technique Book
Learn How to Draw in Charcoal & Graphite Pencil

Artists:
This is the only place artists can order a  signed 
copy of my pencil drawing technique book.
Graphite Pencil Drawing technique book for artists 
Paperback 128 pgs

Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil
by J. D. Hillberry

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Gallery of New Work



Written and illustrated by J. D Hillberry, published and distributed world-wide by North Light books, this technique book has sold over 65,000 copies to date. The English version is found in over 480 public and university libraries around the world including libraries in South Africa, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was also recently translated into Chinese. A recent Google search for “Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil” lists over 800 sites that are either reviews or links to retail outlets carrying the book.  

The only way to receive a personally signed copy is to order it from this site or one of my art shows.  This 128-page book contains 150 color illustrations that demonstrate my techniques for creating realistic drawings.  The step-by-step lessons show how to render the look of metal, wood, fur, hair, leather and many other realistic textures.  It is geared to artists who have some basic drawing skills that want to take their drawings to a higher level of realism, but even beginners will find it helpful.  
Chapters include:
Gallery of Western Themes

Materials

  • All the materials you'll need and how to use them, including choosing the right paper and media for your subject.

Gallery of Family Themes

 

Tips and Techniques for Pencil Artists

  • Learn tips like how light effects the appearance of textures and how to keep your drawing clean. Techniques for basic strokes, blending, combining charcoal and graphite pencil and other unique lessons for creating extremely realistic looking artwork.

 
Still Life Gallery Drawing Realistic Objects
  • Step-by-step demonstrations teach you how to draw textures such as metal, glass, weathered wood, leather, barbed wire, people - including eyes, skin, hair - and tips for drawing clothing and fur.
Tromp L'oeil Gallery Putting it all Together
  • Follow along with full-length, detailed, step-by-step demonstrations to create two incredibly realistic drawings.

A few Testimonials:

Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil is a wonderful gift, thank you so much for the knowledge. This is my most favorite book, I refer to it often. I know I'll be a better artist because of it. Your talents, techniques and willingness to share are inspiring on several levels. Thank you :) 
A. J. Turner

I am a beginner drawer and find that this book is a must-have. I think that everyone, beginners and pros alike, will learn something valuable from Hillberry's book. He's a master artist and I am thrilled to be able to find out his "secret" techniques of which combination of paper, pencil, eraser and blending tool is used to create each texture.

Get this book and you won't be disappointed.

This book was an incredible find. I've poured over the pages 4 or 5 times in just a month. It is filled with step-by-step techniques and- unlike many books of this type- offers REAL content to the reader. The book explains JD Hillberry's amazing realism techniques. It explains his use of graphite and charcoal to render values and depth in his drawings. Included are suggeste dlists of materials, a TON of photographs and lots of instruction for the beginner or pro alike. An EXCELLENT resource. Worth every penny.
M. Lee

Of all the many "how to" art books I own, this is the one book I would grab if my house was on fire. The explanations as well as the illustrations make it delightful to recreate a 3 dimensional setting with all its textures and depth. And it's possible with simple, basic drawing implements. It inspires me.

I have purchased many books that I had hoped would help better my skills as an artist. I found this book to be the best that I have ever purchased. The amount of detail that the author-artist demonstrates was an excellent fit for me. I have a passion for detail in my work and few published works have been able to satisfy my need to improve that aspect of my avocation. J. D. Hillberry is a true artist/craftsman and works magic with the pencil.

I highly recommend this book for beginners to the advanced artist. It should be on every bookshelf of every artist, established or newcomer. Brilliant!
A. P.

 

 

Below are some samples of pencil drawings done by people that have purchased my book.

 

This is drawing done by Monica from Georgia
before she purchased my book. It's a nice drawing but void of contrast and texture.

This is what she was able to do after purchasing my book and working through the techniques. Great Job, Monica!

This drawing was done by Eric S. after he purchased my book. Everything here is drawn, including the frame and the little dedication he made to me. Thanks so much, Eric. I'm flattered for the dedication and so happy that my techniques have helped you create such beautiful work.

 

Add the a drawing pencil set and the 3 extra pencils that I recommend to the book for an additional $22.99


Recently, I collaborated with General's Pencil Company to produced a special drawing kit that contains many of the pencils I use and recommend. This drawing kit features a mini sample of one of my charcoal and pencil drawings entitled "A String of Memories" along with a guide that explains the pencils and blending materials used to create the drawing. I also have available 3 more pencils that are not included in the kit but I feel are an essential part of my drawing materials.

Drawing Pencil Set 
Produced by

 General's Pencil Company
Featuring artwork and materials guide by

 J. D. Hillberry

Plus 3 more Essential Pencils

2h extra hard charcoal
9xxb extra soft graphite
595 soft carbon sketch

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