Artists and illustrators are using coloured pencils more than ever as they become aware of the great variety of tints and textures that can be created with modern pencils. This handy pocket guide gives practical visual guidance on how to create over 500 colours from a basic palette. The main section examines 12 colours in detail, each of which is then overlaid in turn with 16 other colours to produce a contrasting range of effects. Many techniques are discussed including creating secondary and tertiary colours from primaries, subtle and bold effects, lowering colour intensity and burnishing with a white pencil. The book also includes inspirational finished examples.