Recommended Books for Pastel Techniques
We've compiled a list of our favorite books for Pastel Techniques.
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Landscape Meditations
Elizabeth Mowry puts together not only a book of beautiful images, but also one of eloquent and inpirational writing. This is not your standard how-to book of techniques, but rather an effective impetus that will awaken your desire to paint or rekindle your passion for it.
All About Techniques in Pastel
Pastel techniques and helpful instructions for color mixing, blending pastels, and combining pastel with water and alcohol to further extend the applications of the medium. The book also addresses the challenges of depicting various subjects such as portraits, clouds, and reflections in water, metal and glass.
Painting Brilliant Skies & Water in Pastel: Secrets to Bringing Light and Life to Your Landscapes
Liz Haywood-Sullivan shares her secrets for painting glowing skies and sparkling water. Stunning examples will inspire you as you follow step-by-step demonstrations for painting various types of clouds at different times of day as well as a myriad of water scenes.
Pastel Pointers: Top 100 Secrets for Beautiful Paintings (includes DVD)
Beginning pastelists will find helpful information and inspiration from Richard McKinley's book. His many years of writing for the Pastel Journal and teaching workshops across the country culminates in a great resource with easy to follow instructions.
Pastel Painting Atelier: Essential Lessons in Techniques, Practices, and Materials
Exquisite pastel portraits fill the pages of this delightful book by Ellen Eagle, an instructor of pastel painting at The Art Students League of New York.
Pastel Book : Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist
Excellent book on creating textures and using pastels creatively with other media. 450 color illustrations.
Painting the Landscape in Pastel
Discusses how to establish large shapes first, develop a focal point, and capture the illusion of reality through color.
On Location - Plein Air Painting In Pastel
A wonderful resource for pastelists who want to break out and explore the challenging and exciting world of plein art painting. Richard's bold use of color will inspire you to see the landscape in a fresh, new way.
Making Art Safely: Alternative Methods and Materials in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Graphic Design, and Photography
Art materials don't have to be hazardous to your health or compromise your safety. Learn about nontoxic materials and safer art-making practices.
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Art Courses: Pastel Classes & Workshops
Pastel Resources
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