The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques - Judy Martin - Encyclopedia of

Written by professional artist Judy Martin, The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques is a paperback reference book designed to help artists build confidence with pastel work across a wide range of materials and approaches. Presented as an A–Z visual directory, it explores techniques and tools for developing your own pastel painting style, from traditional soft pastels through to oil and water-soluble varieties.

Clear, step-by-step demonstrations guide you through key methods, including colour mixing and special effects such as sgraffito and sfumato, before encouraging you to apply what you’ve learned to a variety of subjects. Natural landscapes, urban scenes, figures, animals and still life are all covered, alongside a gallery of inspirational pastel paintings by a wide selection of artists, offering practical examples of techniques in use.

Key features

• A–Z reference of pastel painting techniques and materials
• Covers soft pastels, oil pastels and water-soluble pastels
• Guidance on choosing suitable paper colour and texture
• Step-by-step demonstrations of core techniques and effects
• Includes sgraffito and sfumato techniques
• Subjects include landscapes, urban scenes, figures, animals and still life
• Gallery of pastel paintings by a variety of artists
• ISBN: 9781782215943

Specifications

• Author: Judy Martin
• Series: Encyclopedia of
• Subtitle: A unique visual directory of pastel painting techniques, with guidance on how to use them
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 13 November 2017
• Illustrations: 300 colour illustrations

Sizing

222 x 222 x 13 mm

Rackhams Reference : 465FW7U165