Portraits not only capture a likeness, but offer for generations to come a glimpse into the subject"s life. Sounds like quite a challenge. But with Ann Kullberg"s help, it"s not as difficult as one might think to create lifelike colored pencil portraits. Using her own beautiful portraiture for instruction and inspiration, Kullberg walks artists through the process step by step--from basic information about materials and techniques to two demonstrations that show how complete portraits come together from beginning to end. Readers will also find Kullberg"s secrets for making their portrait come alive, along with 17 mini-demos that make it easy to paint realistic features, hair and clothing.