Pastels for Beginners

Rating:
Summary: Well Illustrated Pastel Guide
Review: This book is a thorough guide to the use of pastels as an art medium with an abundance of illustrations. You do need to know the fundamental basics of drawing and perspective to achieve the results shown. Easier said than done.

The first section covers the different art materials required and details the difference between oil pastels and chalky pastels. It then explains different techniques and step by step examples of almost anything you will want to draw including still life, people, animals, sky, water, vegetation, etc. It does not cover hatchcrossing methods well.

The last section is devoted to studying the styles of famous pastel artists Degas, Monet, Redon and Mir. You can imitate their classic techniques or follow the earlier examples of work which are more modern and contemporary.

Pastel can prove to be a very satisfying medium to use as its colours are vibrant and instantaneous and provide a luminosity other mediums strive for. It is not without its drawbacks, ie smudges easily. This book shows you how to blend colour to achieve a spectacular result but expect much practise before you can place your masterpieces on display.

Pastels For Beginners is translated from Spanish although you wouldn't know it. It was published in 1999 by Konemann and is excellent value for the budding artist.

Rating:
Summary: Well Illustrated Pastel Guide
Review: This book is a thorough guide to the use of pastels as an art medium with an abundance of illustrations. You do need to know the fundamental basics of drawing and perspective to achieve the results shown. Easier said than done.

The first section covers the different art materials required and details the difference between oil pastels and chalky pastels. It then explains different techniques and step by step examples of almost anything you will want to draw including still life, people, animals, sky, water, vegetation, etc. It does not cover hatchcrossing methods well.

The last section is devoted to studying the styles of famous pastel artists Degas, Monet, Redon and Mir. You can imitate their classic techniques or follow the earlier examples of work which are more modern and contemporary.

Pastel can prove to be a very satisfying medium to use as its colours are vibrant and instantaneous and provide a luminosity other mediums strive for. It is not without its drawbacks, ie smudges easily. This book shows you how to blend colour to achieve a spectacular result but expect much practise before you can place your masterpieces on display.

Pastels For Beginners is translated from Spanish although you wouldn't know it. It was published in 1999 by Konemann and is excellent value for the budding artist.