Pastels for the Absolute Beginner - Rebecca de Mendonça - Absolute Beginner Art

Pastels for the Absolute Beginner by Rebecca de Mendonça is a beginner-friendly guide to drawing and painting with pastels. This paperback title forms part of the Absolute Beginner Art series.

Key details

• Author: Rebecca de Mendonça
• Series: Absolute Beginner Art
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 144
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 1 October 2019

Further details

• ISBN: 9781782215639
• Illustrations: 450 colour illustrations
• Dimensions: 216 x 280 x 5 mm

Synopsis

Designed as a complete introductory course, this guide takes you from choosing materials and setting up a workspace through to drawing with confidence and developing composition. Step-by-step exercises cover core pastel techniques, working with colour, painting landscapes and adding life to your pictures, building skills in manageable stages.

Eight projects and shorter exercises support practice across a range of subjects, including landscapes, animals and still life, with drawing skills and colour theory demonstrated throughout. Aimed at beginners looking for structured tuition and a clear route into working with hard and soft pastels.

Rackhams Reference : NF4LL1FQA6