Product Description

"The Best of Colored Pencil 4" showcases winners from the Fourth Annual Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) International Exhibition. Features 145 of the best artwork selected from 1,000 entries in a beautiful full-color volume. Gives insights into the artists' thoughts, processes, and inspiration for the winning works. Includes a range of subjects from the traditional to the whimsical and humorous. Presents every style and technique in visual art expression - graphic design to fine art. An inspirational and educational treasure for every artist - professional and amateur alike.

About the Author

After 22 years in the corporate world of marketing, Vera Cunow turned to pursue her career in art. Her devotion to colored pencil art and artists inspired her to establish The Colored Pencil Society of America. Curnow is the author of several Rockport titles including, "Creative Colored Pencil: The Step-By-Step Guide and Showcase", "Creative Colored Pencil Portraits", and "Creative Colored Pencil Landscapes". She has also been published in "The Complete Book of Colored Pencil", "The Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Technologies", and "The Artist's Magazine". Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions and national juried competitions. Most notably, she received the top award for graphics from New York's prestigious Salmagundi Club. Curnow serves as a juror for art exhibitions, conducts workshops for trade shows, universities, and art supply stores, and is co-owner of the Creative Colored Pencil Workshop Company.