Author : Margaret Evans
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,50 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Pastel drawing
ISBN : 9781844488612
A comprehensive guide to painting with pastels including easy instructions on how to master tone, colour blending, composition, perspective, and more.
Author : Carole Katchen
Publisher : Northlight
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,66 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Drawing
ISBN : 9780891347897
"20 outstanding artists show you how to master the colorful versatility of pastel"--Cover
Author : Dawn Emerson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 39,35 MB
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 1440350469
Pastel Painting Techniques That Are Revolutionary, Fun and Easy! Designed for beginners considering using pastel for the first time, for experienced artists who may feel uninspired, and for anyone in between, the skills you will gain with Pastel Innovations, will help you build confidence and open your world so you can paint what CAN BE, not just what you THINK is. Explore the unique joys of pastel painting with: • An exploration of the basics: You'll expand your artist's vocabulary learning to use the elements and fundamentals of design to create beautiful, balanced paintings. • 20 simple exercises build off each other and help you grow as an artist, little by little, building confidence. • 40+ innovative pastel painting techniques: Feel inspired as you learn new approaches to using pastel to build up and reveal layers, incorporate monotypes as underpaintings, create texture that cannot be duplicated by drawing or painting, and more. • Thoughtful self critique: Questions, approaches and checklists that will result in better art, while at the same time making you a better artist. Leave your expectations behind and engage in the process of pastel painting with a newfound freedom to play and explore!
Author : Tim Fisher
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,91 MB
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 1782215506
Learn to paint with oil pastels in this accessible book for the absolute beginner. Learn to paint with oil pastels in this straightforward guide to this relatively unexplored medium. Tim Fisher demonstrates how to use the oil pastels on their own, or in conjunction with acrylic inks and paints and watercolours, on a variety of surfaces to create beautiful paintings that will maintain their vibrancy for years to come. This Beginner's Guide to Painting with Oil Pastels features six full step-by-step projects covering a variety of subjects from animal portraits to boats, harbours and reflections, and introduces the reader to mark-making with oil pastels and using solvents for a textured finish. The book also explains how to preserve, keep and frame your oil pastel works safely.
Author : S. Allyn Schaeffer
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 34,33 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823005048
Introduces the tools, materials, and techniques of pastel drawing, and presents a series of demonstrations with photographs of the original scene for comparison
Author : Rebecca de Mendonça
Publisher : SearchPress+ORM
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 23,34 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1781268347
Discover the limitless possibilities of pastels with this beginner’s guide to creating modern, lively, and colorful pastel artwork. Artist and teacher Rebecca de Mendoça offers beginners a complete course in using pastels. Step-by-step exercises and longer projects help you to build the essential skills you need to paint a range of subjects, including landscapes, still life, portraits, and animals. Vital drawing techniques are explained and demonstrated, along with easy-to-follow explanations of color theory, composition, and the pastels themselves. This volume includes techniques for using both hard and soft pastels, eight skill-building projects, and a wealth of finished artwork to provide ideas and inspiration.
Author : Thea Burns
Publisher : Archetype Publications
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 22,77 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN :
A technical historical examination of selected works from 1500 to 1750 executed in dry color.
Author : Richard McKinley
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,87 MB
Release : 2010-12-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440308390
Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings Richard McKinley has been a professional artist for over 35 years. Factor in nearly as many years of teaching experience, and that adds up to a whole lot of know-how to share. In Pastel Pointers, he lays it all out: information on tools, materials, color, composition, landscape elements, finishes and more. Compiles the best of McKinley's popular Pastel Pointers blog and Pastel Journal columns Covers frequently asked questions ("How do I achieve natural-looking greens?") and simple solutions to common problems, such as excess pigment buildup Includes a chapter on "The Business of Pastels"—tips for framing, shipping, preparing for gallery shows, and otherwise representing your work in a professional manner This book covers everything from the fundamentals to get you going (how to lay out your palette, create an underpainting, evoke luminous effects) to inspirations that will keep you growing (plein air painting, working in a series, keeping a painting journal). Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter anxious to explore the expressive possibilities of pastel, this is your guide to making the most of the medium.
Author : Maggie Price
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 24,11 MB
Release : 2007-05-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 1440317437
Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition, Maggie starts with the basics and progresses to 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting techniques and effects. You'll learn how to: • Create depth and movement with color • Paint using a range of strokes • Blend colors to create luminous skies, reflections and more • Underpaint to achieve brilliant light and deep shadows • Mix pastels with watercolor and gouache to create fluid effects • Create new compositions from photographs In addition to step-by-step guidance, you'll be inspired by the work of ten nationally renowned pastel artists. Their contributions to this book illustrate the limitless possibilities of pastel painting and offer additional insight for working with this versatile medium. Maggie also includes dozens of helpful sidebars to help you save time, avoid mistakes and work more efficiently. With its blend of visual instruction, thorough guidance and breathtaking artwork, this is the only guide you need to experience the joy and satisfaction of painting with pastels.
Author : Keal
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : pages
File Size : 39,67 MB
Release : 2011
Category :
ISBN : 1781266107
