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J. D. Hillberry has been a professional artist for 19 years. In that time he has become one of the most well known and respected artists in his field. His book “Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil” published in 1999 has become a classic drawing instruction book used by art students worldwide. Over 50,000 copies sold to date. Each original drawing is rendered on white 100% acid free paper or watercolor board using combination of charcoal, graphite, and carbon pencils in each piece. The original drawings can take over two months to complete. Although J. D. works with a variety of subject matter, he is best known for his trompe l'oel (fool the eye) drawings. These are images rendered so realistically that people are deceived into thinking that actual objects are being displayed in a frame.
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For more artwork, workshops and detailed tutorials please visit JDHillberry.com
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JD Hillberry

Primo® Euro Blend™ Charcoal Drawing Set
$24.74
$24.74
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General Pencil Company's art and craft pencils come to you from our factory in Jersey City, New Jersey. We believe in quality, tradition, value, and the fun of creating. We take pride in handcrafting quality pencils and artist materials using traditional methods passed down for six generations. Our history dates back to 1860 when Edward Weissenborn began the first pencil factory in the USA. In 1889, Edward and his son, Oscar A., began what is now General Pencil Company. Still family owned and operated, our goal is to create consistent, quality products in a sustainable manner for artists of all levels. We thank you for choosing our fine art and craft products for your creative talents and enjoyment


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