Synopses & Reviews
For both beginners and more experienced artists, a guide to the full scope of pastel use with particular emphasis on capturing light, color, and texture With sections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures, and portraits, this practical book guides artists through the full possibilities 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 step-by-step instructions in a wide range of subject matter, this guide will be inspiring and invaluable for beginners and experienced artists.
Review
"Splendid. . . . Above all, the book is rich in illustrations, all of an excellent standard. The text throughout is helpful and down-to-earth." —Leisure Painter on Painting Boats and Coastal Scenery
Synopsis
Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle colour with little or no texture. This practical book will guide you through the full scope of painting in pastels and explain particularly how they can be used to capture light, colour and texture. With step-by-step instructions in a wide range of subject matter, Painting in Pastels will be invaluable for beginners and experienced artists. Techniques demonstrated and explained: Advice on subject selection and composition. Emphasis on light, tone and colour. Sections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures and portraits.
About the Author
Robert Brindley, RSMA, is the author of Painting Boats and Coastal Scenery.