DRAWING REALISTIC Textures in Pencil J.D. HILLBERRYDRAWING REALISTIC Textures iw Pencil J.D. HILLBERRY N [NORTH LIGHT BOOKSAbout the Author A natural ability and strong desire to draw surfaced early in J.D. Hillberry's life. Asa boy, he began developing his ‘own techniques of blending charcoal and graphite to achieve a realistic look in his drawings. Throughout his career, he has tried to push the limits cof realistic expression with these ‘mediums. ED. has shown his work in some Of the most prestigious invitational shows in the country, including the Artists of America show in Denver, Colorado, and the Great American Artists exhibition a the Cincinnati Museum Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has taught a numberof workshops and has conducted demonstrations at many outdoor at fairs, including the nationally acclaimed Cherry Creek Ares Fest- val. Some of Hillberry’s drawings have been reproduced as limited edition prints that ae sold in galleries and frame shops across the country. His work has been featured in national publications such as The Artist's Magazine, Revue and Western Horseman Magazine. D. is also featured in a hook about illusion in are tha is published and distributed in Europe. Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil. Copyright © 1999 by J.D. Hillberry. Manufactured in ‘China. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any lecronic oF mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages ina review. Published by North Light Books, an imprin of FSW Publications, In, 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236. (800) 289.0963, Fes edition, Other fine North Light Books are available from yout local bookstore or art supply tote, oF direct from the publisher.