Oil Pastel

Author : Kenneth D. Leslie
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil Pastel written by Kenneth D. Leslie and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally back in print for a new generation of artists, Ken Leslie's Oil Pastel is the definitive instructional resource on this wonderfully rich and versatile medium. Vibrant and portable, oil pastels are ideal for making quick sketches, producing stunning finished works, and make a great auxiliary tool for artists working primarily in other media. Boasting an astonishing array of color, value, and texture, oil pastels can be layered, scraped, washed, blended, and scumbled to achieve a seemingly endless variety of effects ranging from delicate lines to gooey, impasto crusts. Easily the most comprehensive oil pastel technique book available, Ken Leslie's Oil Pastel: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist will teach you everything you need to know to create striking work that is authentically yours. Skipping over the flashy tricks and gimmicks that palely imitate true artistic skill, Ken dives headlong into a lively and engaging discussion of every aspect of the medium. With over 40 years' experience as a beloved teacher and collaborator, it's no wonder that every page of this book is jam-packed with substance and detail! Meticulous step-by-step demonstrations that accompany the sections on technique will show you how to use your pastels to achieve nearly any effect you desire. Ken can even teach you how to get a bright yellow to cover black! You will also have the chance to explore experimental approaches to oil pastel painting including, mixed media, 3-D constructions, unusual paper shapes, working with molten pastels, and much more. Perfect for all skill levels, Oil Pastel's thorough overview of color theory and basic painting techniques will help beginners get off to a strong start while advanced readers will surely delight in learning to make custom homemade pastels and new handling techniques. Ken Leslie's exciting and supportive writing style will have you paging through this book time and time again for tips, reminders, and lessons you missed the first time around! With color images of technical demonstrations, comparisons, the author's work, as well as the work of over 40 other artists, Oil Pastel: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist truly has something for everyone.

Author : Tim Fisher
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1782215506
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beginner's Guide to Painting with Oil Pastels written by Tim Fisher and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to paint with oil pastels in this accessible book for the absolute beginner. Learn to paint with oil pastels in this straightforward guide to this relatively unexplored medium. Tim Fisher demonstrates how to use the oil pastels on their own, or in conjunction with acrylic inks and paints and watercolours, on a variety of surfaces to create beautiful paintings that will maintain their vibrancy for years to come. This Beginner's Guide to Painting with Oil Pastels features six full step-by-step projects covering a variety of subjects from animal portraits to boats, harbours and reflections, and introduces the reader to mark-making with oil pastels and using solvents for a textured finish. The book also explains how to preserve, keep and frame your oil pastel works safely.

Author : John Elliot
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780823033119
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil Pastel for the Serious Beginner written by John Elliot and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for the serious beginner, this volume offers step-by-step advice on painting in oil pastels. Lessons progress simply from easy subjects and techniques to the more difficult and complex. First, artists learn how to use oil pastels to create traditional paintings in still landscape and portraiture. Then the author explores 12 specific experimental techniques, including impasto, washes and monoprint; stencil and screen techniques; and methods for combining pastel with soft pastel and mixed media.

Author : Anna Koliadych
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645675114
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil Pastel Masterpieces in 4 Easy Steps written by Anna Koliadych and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathtaking, Vibrant, Simple—Your Must-Have Guide to Everything Oil Pastels Master the art of creating stunning oil pastel drawings under the guidance of Anna Koliadych, the creator of DearAnnArt and the bestselling author of 15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces. Let her walk you through 50 gorgeous, four-step projects and teach you all the must-know oil pastel tips and techniques you need to create vivid landscapes, botanicals, cute animals and more. Revel in dozens of beautiful projects that will spark your creativity. Try your hand at recreating the Aurora Borealis, or draw a breathtaking Magical Lightning landscape. Compose some Autumn Forest Mushrooms, a Blooming Sakura or even a Fluffy Sheep. And with only four steps, every project is assured to be a breeze. Each step is also accompanied by a photo, so you can effortlessly follow along! Anna’s experience as an art educator makes it easy for beginners to jump right in, and her expertise guarantees that even pros will find something new to learn. With straightforward, no-fluff directions and dozens of projects to inspire you, you’ll work your way from novice to master in a matter of pages.

Author : Jane Hughes
Publisher : Price Stern Sloan
ISBN 13 : 9780843137583
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil Pastels Workstation written by Jane Hughes and published by Price Stern Sloan. This book was released on 1994-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nathan Rohlander
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781600581335
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil Pastel Step by Step written by Nathan Rohlander and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, 64-page book offers in-depth instruction on creating vibrant paintings with the often overlooked but versatile medium, oil pastel. A relatively new fine-art medium, oil pastel is inexpensive and may be used directly in dry form with minimal setup and easy clean up, so beginners can get started right away! The book opens with a thorough introduction to basic oil pastel tools and techniques. Then, artist-author Nathan Rohlander shows aspiring artists how to render a wide range of subjects—from flowers and animals to landscapes and portraits—with simple, step-by-step demonstrations and stunning illustrations.

Author : Liz Libre of Linda & Harriett
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9781452155067
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Splash of Color Painting & Coloring Book written by Liz Libre of Linda & Harriett and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique painting and coloring book offers a fun and easy way to get into a creative flow and wash away stress. Printed on luxe watercolor paper excellent for paints, marker, pencil, or any coloring medium, the bold ink outlines from celebrated stationer Linda &Harriett become vivid, frame-worthy works of art with just a few splashes of color. A sturdy backing board makes it easy to work on any surface, while single-sided removable pages are perfect for easily sharing or displaying finished pieces.

Author : Martin Addison
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0240519825
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painter IX for Photographers written by Martin Addison and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2005 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teachers the photographer how to turn photos into works of art using the tools and techniques found in Corel Painter. Includes the use of brushes, papers, textures and cloning. The CD contains the images needed to complete the step by step examples in the book.

Author : Fisher
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781267049
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beginner's Guide to Painting with Oil Pastels written by Fisher and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Martin Addison
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136104933
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painter X for Photographers written by Martin Addison and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are just starting out with Painter, or are a seasoned pro who wants to take your photographs to the next level, you can't go wrong with this essential guide by your side! Covering Painter X, but also applicable to earlier versions and to both PC and Macintosh users, this reader friendly book and DVD package will show you how to get the most out of this powerful program. Uniquely written specifically for photographers, Martin Addison gives a complete overview of the program, showing how to master each exciting tool, including the brand-new RealBristle and Smart Stroke brush libraries. Two all-new portraiture chapters show you how to turn photographs of your family members or professional clients into works of art ideal for framing. You'll be able to give all of your precious photographs the painterly touch in no time! Be sure to visit the accompanying website www.painterforphotographers.co.uk to view even more images and information to get you started! Pictures by Martin and Doreen Addison can be seen on their website: www.martinanddoreen.co.uk.