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If you have ever wanted a complete course in using pastels but lacked the confidence to start, then Pastels for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you.
Take your first steps with pastels and learn how to produce modern, lively and colorful artwork with this exciting art medium.
This book is a complete course in using pastels. Step-by-step exercises and longer projects help you to build essential skills and allow you to produce a range of subjects, including landscapes, still life and animals. Vital drawing skills are explained and demonstrated, along with a section on color theory and a huge wealth of finished artwork to give you ideas and inspiration for your own future pastel work.
From the Publisher
Take your first steps with pastels and learn how to produce modern, lively and colourful artwork using this exciting medium.
Artist and teacher Rebecca de Mendonça offers the beginner 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 skills are explained and demonstrated, along with easy-to-follow explanations of colour theory, composition and the pastels themselves.
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Easy-to-follow techniques for soft and hard pastels
Using Broad Strokes
Mark Making
Varying the Pressure
Smudging Colours
Includes 8 projects which are broken down into simple steps
Includes a wealth of finished paintings to provide ideas and inspiration.
Publisher : Search Press; Illustrated edition (November 12, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1782215638
ISBN-13 : 978-1782215639
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.56 x 0.42 x 11.05 inches
