Tips for Producing Realistic Pencil Drawings    by Venice Kichura
Price: $1.99 USD. 4950 words. Published on October 28, 2011. .
“Tips for Producing Realistic Pencil Drawings” is an instructional guide for drawing lifelike drawings. This article contains tips from the artist, besides well-known artists who’ve discovered ways to make their drawings realistic by blending tones. Also contained in the book are drawings of the artists and useful links where readers can find art instructional books that have inspired her.

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.