Synopses & Reviews
In Pastel 1, Ken Goldman offers the perfect introduction to the exciting world of pastel painting! Inside, you will find an array of beautiful paintings that will inspire you to explore the medium further. The author covers a range of popular painting subjects as he introduces a number of basic art concepts and techniques, all clearly explained and illustrated. You will learn how to create subtle textures and master simple blending techniques, as well as how to achieve nuances of color by painting over a base of gray. Next you will be ready for Pastel 2, where you will find step-by-step demonstrations to further your painting skills.
About the Author
Ken Goldman teaches portrait, figure, and landscape painting at the Athenaeum School of Fine Art in La Jolla, California. He studied figure drawing and painting at the New York Studio School, National Academy of Design, and Art Students League in New York; portraiture and figure drawing with Vern Wilson of the Los Angeles Art Center; and watercolor painting with Liane Collot D'Herbois in Europe. Ken's art has been exhibited extensively and appeared in numerous magazines.