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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.
- 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.
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Discover the magical world of pastel painting with the expert guidance of Maggie Price, a renowned workshop instructor. With the "Painting with Pastels: Easy Techniques to Master the Medium" book, you can unlock your artistic potential and create stunning artworks. This comprehensive step-by-step guide covers everything from selecting the right materials to mastering composition, ensuring that you have all the necessary skills to excel in this accessible art form.
What sets this book apart is the inclusion of 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting techniques and effects. With Maggie's expertise, you'll learn how to bring depth and movement to your artwork using a range of strokes, blend colors to create luminous skies and reflections, and achieve brilliant light and deep shadows through underpainting. You'll even explore the exciting possibilities of mixing pastels with watercolor and gouache for fluid effects.
One of the most valuable features of this guide is the inclusion of contributions from ten nationally renowned pastel artists. Their breathtaking artwork provides inspiration and additional insight, showcasing the limitless possibilities of pastel painting. Alongside the visual instruction, Maggie also shares dozens of helpful sidebars, allowing you to save time, avoid mistakes, and work more efficiently.
Don't miss out on the joy and satisfaction of painting with pastels. Get your copy of "Painting with Pastels: Easy Techniques to Master the Medium" today and unlock your artistic potential. Start your journey here.
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