Painting with Pastels: Easy Techniques to Master the Medium

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Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step by step guide, she teaches you everything you want to know to benefit from 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 demonstratipainting techniques and e 01<ffects.

You’ll discover ways to:

  • Create depth and movement with color
  • Paint the usage of a range of strokes
  • Blend colors to create luminous skies, reflections and more
  • Underpaint to reach brilliant light and deep shadows
  • Mix pastels with watercolor and gouache to create fluid effects
  • Create new compositions from photographs

Along with step by step guidance, you can 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 that will help you save time, steer clear of mistakes and work more efficiently.

With its blend of visual instruction, thorough guidance and breathtaking artwork, this is the only guide you want to experience the joy and satisfaction of painting with pastels.

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