An Introduction to Pastels (DK Art School)
Dorling Kindersley | 1993 | 1564583740 | English | 80 pages | PDF | 13.7 MB

Turn the pages of An Introduction to Pastels and discover an exciting art course that teaches you how to work in this expressive and versatile medium. An Introduction to Pastels is a practical guide to a wide range of pastel techniques. More than 300 photographs guide the beginner through a series of exercises designed to teach all the essentials of pastels. revealing projects focus on professional portraits, landscapes, and abstracts, all shown in the making so novices can follow the creative process step-by-step. Unique gallery pages display works of masters – pastels that will instruct and inspire every student of the medium. Packed with specially commissioned artworks, clear instruction, and easy-to-follow exercises, the DK Art School offers ideal courses for "armchair" art students. The DK Art School series is a new way to learn, improve, or master drawing and painting skills. Carefully constructed courses ensure that you gain both the confidence and the know-how to create imaginative, beautiful pictures. With individual volumes on subjects like still life, portraiture, or landscape, in specific media such as oil, watercolor, or acrylic, The DK Art school series offers something for everyone, and builds into a unique collection of practical art books