Pastel Workbook
A Complete Course in Ten Lessons
Jackie Simmonds(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Published on 30. April 1999
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-7153-0843-1 (ISBN)
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Description
This text presents a complete pastel painting course for the beginner in ten easy-to-follow lessons. The author guides the newcomer step-by-step through the basics of working with this medium, and demonstrates how to achieve results right from the start. A survey of materials, equipment and the range of pastels available leads straight into the first lesson in mark-making and developing pastel technique. The lessons then go on to discuss: form, tone, light and colour; working from life, both indoors and out; and the basic elements of picture-making. Readers are also encouraged to experiment with painting on different surfaces and using other media in combination with pastels. Each lesson begins with a list of aims, which are followed by clear instructions on how to achieve them. Step-by-step demonstrations, annotated artworks and finished paintings reveal the whole process in detail, while practical exercises allow beginners to build up their own workbook.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 280 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-0843-1 (9780715308431)
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03/2002
David & Charles
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Content
Materials and equipment; lesson 1 - making marks; lesson 2 - inspiration from a master; lesson 3 - first steps; lesson 4 - colour; lesson 5 - composing pictures; lesson 6 - landscape painting; lesson 7 - water and skies; lesson 8 - sketching for painting; lesson 9 - winter painting; lesson 10 - experimenting with surfaces.