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Mastering Pastel

Author : Alain Picard
Publisher : Walter Foster
ISBN 13 : 1600584314
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Mastering Pastel written by Alain Picard and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2015-04-29 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new addition to the Artist's Library series, talented master artist, Alain Picard, guides the reader through an exploration of this unique medium and its myriad uses. After an introduction to tools and materials, readers will learn how to use various pastel techniques, including hatching, crosshatching, and stippling, to create depth and dimension in their artwork. Readers will also find basic information on color theory and how to use color to elicit emotion, portray mood or time of day, and suggest depth and distance. Throughout the course of the book, aspiring pastel artists will learn how to use soft and hard pastels to achieve art that is bold and intense or delicate and soft. Easy step-by-step lessons cover a variety of subject matter, including landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Artist tips and tricks demonstrate how to blend and layer colors and create reflection, shadow, and soft and hard edges. With its breadth of professional instruction and variety of subjects to paint, Mastering Pastel is the perfect resource to start building artist proficiency in this enthralling and versatile medium.

Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors

Author : Michael Chesley Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781684620456
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors written by Michael Chesley Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Many painters enjoy working outdoors when the weather is good (and they need to know how to deal with it when the weather changes)! This book includes the best instruction on the special challenges of painting landscapes outdoors from a variety of the best plein-air artists working today in all major media-oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and gouache. - Materials, site selection and practical tips - Values, shapes, composition, color and elements of landscape painting - Bringing outdoor studies back into the studio - Complete start-to-finish demonstrations - Hundreds of gorgeous images"--

Pastel: Basics

Author : Alain Picard
Publisher : Walter Foster
ISBN 13 : 1600583415
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Pastel: Basics written by Alain Picard and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastel Basics seeks to create a fun and approachable means of introducing this adaptable medium to beginning artists, illustrating that pastels are accessible to any artist who wants to work with them.

Pastels

Author : L. Demille
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780929261089
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Pastels written by L. Demille and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 1988 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastel is a fascinating and versatile medium. With pastel, you can paint boldly or delicately, and you can use intense, rich colors or pale, soft shades. Here you'll find easy, step-by-step lessons that show how to paint luminous fruit and flowers, atmospheric landscapes, and striking portraits that capture the essence of your subject -- whether animal or human. Book jacket.

Oil Pastel for the Serious Beginner

Author : John Elliot
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780823033119
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (331 download)

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Book Synopsis Oil Pastel for the Serious Beginner by : John Elliot

Download or read book Oil Pastel for the Serious Beginner written by John Elliot and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for the serious beginner, this volume offers step-by-step advice on painting in oil pastels. Lessons progress simply from easy subjects and techniques to the more difficult and complex. First, artists learn how to use oil pastels to create traditional paintings in still landscape and portraiture. Then the author explores 12 specific experimental techniques, including impasto, washes and monoprint; stencil and screen techniques; and methods for combining pastel with soft pastel and mixed media.

Mastering the Art of Painting

Author : Francisco Asensio Cerver
Publisher : H F Ullmann
ISBN 13 : 9783833155161
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (551 download)

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Book Synopsis Mastering the Art of Painting by : Francisco Asensio Cerver

Download or read book Mastering the Art of Painting written by Francisco Asensio Cerver and published by H F Ullmann. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examples of each genre demonstrate the various stages of painting a picture. This enables you to improve your technique from the very first sketch to the most complex composition: Mastering the Art of Painting is the ideal introduction for the prospective artist!

Portfolio: Beginning Pastel

Author : Paul Pigram
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1633224287
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (332 download)

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Download or read book Portfolio: Beginning Pastel written by Paul Pigram and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning Pastel guides beginning artists through an exploration of pastel techniques and step-by-step projects for acomprehensive and approachable overview of the vibrant pastel medium. Pastels are a unique tool, and Beginning Pastel is the perfect introductory resource for artists just getting started in this colorful medium. Before jumping into the step-by-step projects, this book covers choosing the right paper, pastels, and colors, to basic techniques like blending, gradating, and masking. Each stroke and technique is clearly explained and beautifully illustrated. After learning the key concepts, you’ll promptly put them into practice through simple step-by-step exercises. With pastel often considered an advanced medium, Beginning Pastel makes the tricky task of drawing in pastel accessible and achievable for any artist. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. Also available from the series: Beginning Acrylic, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing, Beginning Pen & Ink, and Beginning Composition.

Painting Expressive Pastel Portraits

Author : Paul Leveille
Publisher : Northlight
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting Expressive Pastel Portraits written by Paul Leveille and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Techniques for creating life-like portraiture with pastels. Contains eight step by step demonstrations which feature a variety of ages, complexions and expressions. Teaches how to build form and realistic features, the types of marks and textures produced by different papers, and palettes for creating an array of skin tones and hair colourings.

Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color & Light

Author : Chris Saper
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440319707
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color & Light written by Chris Saper and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-08-26 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LEARNING HOW TO CAPTURE SUCH QUALITY HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!Inside you'll find guidelines for rendering accurate skin tones in a variety of media, including watercolor, oil and pastel. You'll begin with a review of the five essential painting elements (drawing, value, color, composition and edges), then learn how light and color influence the appearance of skin tones. Best-selling artist Chris Saper provides the advice and examples that make every lesson and technique easy to understandâ€"immediately improving the quality of your work. You'll discover how to: • Paint the four major skin color groups (Caucasian, African American, Asian, and Hispanic) • Refine these colors into dozens of possible variations within each group • Select your palette and mix hues for clean, beautiful colors • Determine the color and temperature of light that falls on your subject • Paint direct and indirect sunlight, artificial light and highlights of light • Master the four elements that determine color in shadow • Use photographic references when you can't paint directly from life You'll also find seven step-by-step demonstrations and an appendix of sample color charts for each major skin type under a range of lighting variations. It's all you need to bring your portraits to life!

Painting with Pastels

Author : Maggie Price
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440317437
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Painting with Pastels written by Maggie Price and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-05-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition, Maggie starts with the basics and progresses to 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting techniques and effects. You'll learn how to: • Create depth and movement with color • Paint using a range of strokes • Blend colors to create luminous skies, reflections and more • Underpaint to achieve brilliant light and deep shadows • Mix pastels with watercolor and gouache to create fluid effects • Create new compositions from photographs In addition to step-by-step guidance, you'll be inspired by the work of ten nationally renowned pastel artists. Their contributions to this book illustrate the limitless possibilities of pastel painting and offer additional insight for working with this versatile medium. Maggie also includes dozens of helpful sidebars to help you save time, avoid mistakes and work more efficiently. With its blend of visual instruction, thorough guidance and breathtaking artwork, this is the only guide you need to experience the joy and satisfaction of painting with pastels.

The Art of Procrastination

Author : John Perry
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0761171673
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (611 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Procrastination written by John Perry and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the principles of structured procrastination and provides tips and techniques to chronic procrastinators for developing an attitude of acceptance for their accomplishments while enjoying the time they waste.

Watercolor Painting

Author : Tom Hoffmann
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0823006743
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Watercolor Painting written by Tom Hoffmann and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beauty of a watercolor painting lies in its diaphanous layers, delicate strokes, and luminous washes. However, the very features that define the beauty of the medium can make it difficult to master. This complete guide to understanding the relationships between color, value, wetness, and composition unravels the mysteries of watercolor to help your practice evolve. Experienced teacher and acclaimed artist Tom Hoffmann offers a unique, inquiry-based approach that shows you how to translate any subject into the language of watercolor. With Hoffmann as your guide, you’ll learn the key questions to ask yourself at every turn and time-tested methods to help you reach solutions. Hoffmann’s thorough explanations and step-by-step demonstrations delineate the process of composing a painting in watercolor, while art from more than thirty-five past and present masters, including John Singer Sargent, Ogden Pleissner, George Post, Emil Kosa, Jr., Mary Whyte, Trevor Chamberlain, Lars Lerin, Torgeir Schjølberg, Piet Lap, Leslie Frontz, and Alvaro Castagnet serve to illustrate and inspire. Whether you’re a serious beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this book will guide you toward the all-important balance between restraint and risk-taking that every watercolorist seeks.

Pure Pastel

Author : Anne Hevener
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1440350906
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Pure Pastel written by Anne Hevener and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastel is a medium like no other: pure color, unrivalled in its immediacy of application, and--in the hands of today's most talented artists--capable of astonishing feats of expression. A celebration of the best in contemporary pastel painting, Pure Pastel explores how artists are pushing the medium to new heights of innovation and creativity. • Art from 100 of today's most recognizable names in pastel, hand selected and invited to participate by the editor of Pastel Journal • A dynamic range of styles and subjects, including still life, portraits, city scenes, animals, landscapes, abstracts and more • Firsthand commentary offers insight into the artists' work--how they use pastel to capture a moment in time, tell a story or evoke emotion This visual feast of a book serves up page after page of luminous color, staccato strokes, fresh perspectives and masterful techniques. It's sure to be an enduring source of awe and inspiration for artists and art lovers alike.

Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting

Author : John F. Carlson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486317455
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting written by John F. Carlson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, perspective, painting of trees, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams.

The Pastel Painter's Solution Book

Author : David Cuthbert
Publisher : Northlight
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pastel Painter's Solution Book written by David Cuthbert and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1996 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational and practical guide that answers and solves all the most common questions and problems.

Portfolio: Beginning Drawing

Author : Alain Picard
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1633223582
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (332 download)

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Download or read book Portfolio: Beginning Drawing written by Alain Picard and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover and master the fundamentals of drawing with professional tips and expert instruction. Designed especially for aspiring artists, Beginning Drawing, the third title in Walter Foster's new Portfolio series, offers a well-rounded introduction to the art of basic drawing. In this concept-and technique-driven approach, beginning artists will discover the fundamentals of the craft and how to put those skills into practice for creating realistic works of art. From selecting and working with the tools of the trade to learning a range of basic techniques, Beginning Drawing provides a thorough, easily digestible overview of key drawing concepts, including lighting, shading, shadows, perspective, texture, and composition, and then demonstrates how these techniques intersect, both functionally and creatively, in a wider context within a complete piece of art. Step-by-step lessons encourage practice, focusing readers on the methods and techniques designed to enhance their overall skill level, before graduating on to more subject-specific works. Packed with professional tips and expert instruction, Beginning Drawing is the perfect book for anyone desiring to learn, and ultimately master, the art of drawing.

The Ultimate Mixing Palette: a World of Colours

Author : Jane Blundell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781320762601
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Mixing Palette: a World of Colours written by Jane Blundell and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PDF - This could be the most useful watercolour reference book you will ever find. This book has been designed for use by anyone with an interest in watercolour, whether beginner or very experienced artist. It contains hand-painted mixing charts created using a palette of only fifteen carefully chosen colours. Every possible 2-colour mix is shown, along with the most useful 3-colour mixes. The charts have been professionally photographed and colour-matched to be as true to life as possible. Each page is rich with notes about the various colour mixes and their suggested uses in paintings. This is a private PDF listing. Please do not share.