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Pastels for the Absolute Beginner

by de Mendon

A practical introduction to pastel drawing and painting

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A practical introduction to pastel drawing and painting

This guide organizes pastel practice into a sequence of foundational skills and hands-on exercises. It covers choosing materials and preparing a workspace, then moves through drawing, pastel techniques, color, and composition. Eight projects provide practice with both hard and soft pastels, including landscapes, animals, and still life. The mix of short exercises and longer projects gives the book a clear instructional focus, with subjects spanning basic technique and finished artwork.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginners starting with pastel drawing or painting
  • Artists seeking guided exercises with hard and soft pastels
  • Readers interested in practicing landscapes, animals, or still life

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Pastel drawing and paintingMaterials and workspace preparationColor and compositionGuided art practice

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Book overview

Take a crash course in pastel drawing and painting with this beginner-friendly guidebook featuring step-by-step instructions and 8 projects for hard and soft pastels!

Start your journey with pastel painting and drawing, and learn how to produce modern, lively, and colorful artwork with this exciting art medium. In this complete, beginner-friendly course, you'll find guidance on:

- Choosing and working with different materials
- Setting up your workspace
- Starting to draw--with confidence!
- Pastel techniques (2 step-by-step exercises)
- How to work with color (1 step-by-step exercises)
- Painting landscapes (3 step-by-step exercises)
- Adding life to your paintings (2 step-by-step exercises)
- Mastering composition

The step-by-step exercises and longer projects help you build essential pastel painting and drawing skills, allowing you to produce a range of subjects--from landscapes and animals to still life! Vital drawing skills, color theory, and other useful tips are demonstrated, offering beginner pastel artists a wealth of ideas and inspiration for their future works.
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