In this step-by-step guide, instructor Maggie Price 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 17 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 nine other nationally renowned pastel artists. Their contributions to the book illustrate the limitless possibilities of pastel painting.

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: North Light Books (May 18, 2007)
ISBN-10: 1581808194
ISBN-13: 978-1581808193
$24.99

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