Synopses & Reviews
Capture a range of subjects and produce richly colored scenes in beautiful pastels. Filled with detailed demonstrations of techniques, practical exercises, and helpful tips in every section, this inspiring introduction teaches beginners how to make the most of this versatile medium. Practice blending, smudging, working layer over layer, feathering, cross-hatching, and creating texture, tone and contrast. Then apply these skills to landscapes, skies, water, trees and foliage, buildings, portraits, figures, still lifes, and interiors. See how to convey space through color in a marsh scene; work with different greens to bring out the tones that actually exist in nature; do a portrait in stages; and express the magic and mystery of figures by candlelight. From a study of flowers to a picture of a room with an exterior view, every exercise progresses in simple, reassuring stages. You'll feel confident to start working immediately--and achieve excellent results!
Synopsis
Filled with detailed demonstrations of techniques, practical exercises, and helpful tips in every section, this inspiring introduction teaches beginners how to make the most of this versatile medium. From a study of flowers to a picture of a room with an exterior view, every exercise progresses in simple, reassuring stages. Youll feel confident to start working immediately—and achieve excellent results.