Master Realist Techniques in Colored Pencil Painting in 4 Weeks: Projects for Beginners    by Veronica Winters
Price: $9.99 USD. 28480 words. Published on September 5, 2010. .
This book is packed with information on tools and techniques for drawing still life, landscape, cityscape, textures, dew, glass and flowers. Each chapter contains multiple several step-by-step demonstrations accompanied by detailed commentary.

Create Realistic Portraits with Colored Pencils    by Ron Celano
Price: $3.99 USD. 18430 words. Published on November 17, 2011. .
With just average drawing skills you can learn how to create realistic portraits with colored pencils. Fully illustrated in color, this book will show you how. Starting with required materials and continuing with subjects such as how to compose and make your sketch, simple pencil drawing techniques, what colors you should have and how to use them to get realistic skin tones, values and contrast.