Painting with Pastels

-Easy Techniques to master the medium-

 

In this step-by-step guide, Maggie Price 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 17 complete pastel demonstrations that details 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, reflection and more.
• Underpaint to achieve brilliant light and deep shadows.
• mix pastels with watercolor and gouache to create fluid effects.
• create new compositions from paragraphs.

In addition to the step-by-step guidance, you'll be inspired by the work of nine other 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 efficiently,