If you've been working with coloured pencils and want to explore their full potential, this book is full of ideas and explanations.

Arlene Steinberg offers a wealth of information, tips and demonstrations that cover virtually every aspect of working in this versatile and increasingly popular medium.

Starting from The Basics, a section that, encouragingly, won't leave you feeling you've been treated like a child, she moves on through composition and colour value to more detailed sections.

These are packed with full step-by-step demonstrations that cover techniques such as underpainting and textures as well as subjects including flowers, still lifes and reflections.

The secret to Arlene's technique is to build colours up layer-by-layer and she'll show you how this can bring depth and vibrancy to your work and produce paintings that have life as well as detail.

This is a thorough and progressive guide that will help you develop and improve your skills in this rewarding medium.

Book: North Light - Paperback - 144 pages - Colour throughout