Pastel Drawing & Painting Tips & Techniques

Painting with Pastels: Easy Techniques to Master the Medium by Maggie Price

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"Versatility, immediacy, luminosity, brilliance, ease of use--all these are attributes of working in pastel, but probably the most important of all is that it's just a lot of fun!" --Maggie Price 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 th...0 points

Pastel Workbook: A Complete Course in 10 Lessons by Jackie Simmonds

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Step-by-step demonstrations and practical exercises - perfect for beginners who want to build their skills and confidence with this versatile and coloful medium. Repackaged with a new user-friendly Wire-O binding to make this book even more accessible. This complete pastel painting course for the beginner in ten easy-to-follow lessons, demonstrates how even beginners can achieve superb pastel results right from the start. The book covers materials, equipment and the exciting range of pastels now...0 points

The Pastel Artist's Bible: An essential reference for the practicing artist (Quarto Book)

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Pastel School (Learn as You Go) by Hazel Harrison

More than 40 step-by-step sequences show how to ma more...0 points

More than 40 step-by-step sequences show how to master pastel painting and develop your own individual style. Eight projects show the whole process of picture making, from planning to completion.0 points

On Location - Plein Air Painting In Pastel by Richard McDaniel

In this helpful guide, one of the giants of landsc more...0 points

In this helpful guide, one of the giants of landscape painting gives invaluable advice that will help artists make the most of plein air painting. Readers will find instruction on application methods, procedures, and techniques that work, as well as how to transport finished pastels so they aren't damaged; 6 full-length, step-by-step demonstrations painted on site showing readers how to evaluate a scene and capture the mood; and, guidance for making quick on-site reference sketches that can be t...0 points

All About Techniques in Pastel by Parramon's Editorial Team

The newest addition to Barron's All About Techniqu more...0 points

The newest addition to Barron's All About Techniques art series explains the fundamentals of art theory, then proceeds to step-by-step instruction on how to create complete, highly finished illustrations with pastels. Clear, instructive text is supplemented with a wealth of full-color photographs.0 points

The Pastel Book by Bill Creevy

Absolutely the most thorough guide to pastel mater more...0 points

Absolutely the most thorough guide to pastel materials and techniques ever assembled in a single volume, this is the book for anyone working with pastels, from beginners to experienced artists looking to develop more professional skills. 450 color illustrations.0 points

The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques: A Unique A-Z Directory of Pastel-Painting Techniques Plus Guidance on How Best to Use Them by Judy Martin

Pastel artists of all skill levels will find inval more...0 points

Pastel artists of all skill levels will find invaluable information in this comprehensive resource that shows how to work with pastels and how to choose them. Divided into two parts, the first section contains an A-to-Z encyclopedia covering the full pastel range, including soft pastels, hard pastels, pastel pencils, oil pastels, and water-soluble pastels. The exact characteristics of each medium are explained as are specific pastel brands. The second section contains a broad selection of themes...0 points

The Pastelist's Year: Painting the Four Seasons in Pastel by Elizabeth Mowry

In this manual pastelist Elizabeth Mowry demonstra more...0 points

In this manual pastelist Elizabeth Mowry demonstrates how to paint pastels that capture the mood, colour and majesty of the four seasons. Beginning with an overview of how to work in this medium, the volume is then arranged in four sections, each offering specific palettes, thoughts and ideas for capturing colour and tonal essences of the seasons themselves. The volume contains more than 250 colour photographs of the seasons, with instructions and text on mastering the medium of pastels.0 points

The Pastel Kit: Materials, Techniques, and Projects by Curtis Tappenden

Colorful, blendable, and fun to handle, pastels ar more...0 points

Colorful, blendable, and fun to handle, pastels are one of the easiest art forms for novice artists to grasp and an engaging medium for experienced artists. Enclosed in a handy, portable case, this innovative kit offers everything you'll need to get started. The illustrated instruction book explains pastel materials and techniques, while the examples dotting each page will inspire your imagination.0 points

The Pastels Artist's Handbook (Artist's Handbook Series)

Pastels are favored by artists who want the versat more...0 points

Pastels are favored by artists who want the versatility and ease of this drawing and painting medium. Here are techniques for drawing, shading, color-mixing, and including pastels in mixed-media artwork. Here is a new title in this exceptional art instruction series for advanced students and amateurs will also find a place on the professional artist's bookshelf. All books in the series are sturdily bound and can be taken out to the field for quick reference while the artist is at work on a paint...0 points

Pastel Workbook: A Complete Course in Ten Lessons by Jackie Simmonds

Following the best-selling Workbook format, each l more...0 points

Following the best-selling Workbook format, each lesson in this introduction to pastel begins with a list of aims, together with clear instructions on how to achieve them. Step-by-step demonstrations, annotated artworks and finished paintings reveal the whole process in detail, while practical exercises allow beginners to build up their own invaluable workbook. A book to inspire all those new to this adaptable and lively medium.0 points

Capturing the Light in Pastel (Paint Pastel) by Lionel Aggett

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Express Yourself With Pastel by Carole Katchen

Carole Katchen, well-known artist, workshop instru more...0 points

Carole Katchen, well-known artist, workshop instructor and author, invites readers to begin expressing their own ideas in the brilliant, liberating medium of pastel. This book will inspire pastel painters looking for new creative directions and gives beginners a great place to start. Checklists, tips and step-by-step demonstrations make the instruction easy to follow. Artists will first learn how to master basic techniques, from choosing colors, paper and fixatives to making expressive marks. Th...0 points

Learning to Paint in Pastel (Barron's Art Guides: Learning to Paint) by Parramon Editorial Team

Step-by-step illustrations show students and hobby more...0 points

Step-by-step illustrations show students and hobbyists how to achieve desired effects by direct application, brushwork, and rubbing the paper surface with various materials such as cloth and cotton wool. Additional advice includes color mixing and matching, and the effective use of pastels in various genres. Color photos.0 points

Exploring Pastel with Barry Watkin by Barry Watkin

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This informative, visually exciting text-illustrated with dozens of paintings and demonstrations-provides practical advice on materials, techniques, and subjects to paint0 points