For both beginners and more experienced artists, a guide to the full scopeof pastel usewith particular emphasis on capturing light, color, and textureWithsections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures, and portraits, this practical book guidesartists through the fullpossibilities of painting in pastels. Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium, and these characteristics can lead to bold, exciting, and impromptu paintings.However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle color with little or no texture.With...
For both beginners and more experienced artists, a guide to the full scopeof pastel usewith particular emphasis on capturing light, color, and texture...
Celebrating the boats and coastal scenery that have long inspired artists, this book explains many aspects of painting the coast, from creeks and tidal rivers to bustling beach scenes, boats, and harborsall with a strong emphasis on capturing light, mood, and atmosphere. Using watercolor, oil, and pastel, it looks in detail at the painting process and encourages both novice and experienced artists alike to venture forth to capture the drama and beauty of the coast and sea. Select topics covered in the guide include step-by-step demonstrations; exploring the importance of light and how to...
Celebrating the boats and coastal scenery that have long inspired artists, this book explains many aspects of painting the coast, from creeks and tida...
