Mastering Pastel

Mastering Pastel
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Publisher : Walter Foster
Total Pages : 66
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ISBN-10 : 9781600584312
ISBN-13 : 1600584314
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Book Synopsis Mastering Pastel by : Alain Picard

Download or read book Mastering Pastel written by Alain Picard and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2015-04-29 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new addition to the Artist's Library series, talented master artist, Alain Picard, guides the reader through an exploration of this unique medium and its myriad uses. After an introduction to tools and materials, readers will learn how to use various pastel techniques, including hatching, crosshatching, and stippling, to create depth and dimension in their artwork. Readers will also find basic information on color theory and how to use color to elicit emotion, portray mood or time of day, and suggest depth and distance. Throughout the course of the book, aspiring pastel artists will learn how to use soft and hard pastels to achieve art that is bold and intense or delicate and soft. Easy step-by-step lessons cover a variety of subject matter, including landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Artist tips and tricks demonstrate how to blend and layer colors and create reflection, shadow, and soft and hard edges. With its breadth of professional instruction and variety of subjects to paint, Mastering Pastel is the perfect resource to start building artist proficiency in this enthralling and versatile medium.


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