PASTEL (BASICS)

Within this book, accomplished artist Alain Picard provides an in-depth introduction to color and demonstrates how to achieve a wide range of textures. Artists will learn how to create various strokes by using a myriad of techniques, such as stippling, hatching and blending as well as methods for creating light and shadows. Simple step-by-step projects allow artists to put their newfound pastel skills to use. Other topics covered within this book include basic pastel tools and materials, as well as the differences between hard and soft pastels. This book is a great resource for artists wanting to get started using pastels.