Pure Pastel

Author : Anne Hevener
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440350906
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pure Pastel written by Anne Hevener and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastel is a medium like no other: pure color, unrivalled in its immediacy of application, and--in the hands of today's most talented artists--capable of astonishing feats of expression. A celebration of the best in contemporary pastel painting, Pure Pastel explores how artists are pushing the medium to new heights of innovation and creativity. • Art from 100 of today's most recognizable names in pastel, hand selected and invited to participate by the editor of Pastel Journal • A dynamic range of styles and subjects, including still life, portraits, city scenes, animals, landscapes, abstracts and more • Firsthand commentary offers insight into the artists' work--how they use pastel to capture a moment in time, tell a story or evoke emotion This visual feast of a book serves up page after page of luminous color, staccato strokes, fresh perspectives and masterful techniques. It's sure to be an enduring source of awe and inspiration for artists and art lovers alike.

Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 1647588618
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How To Pastel written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2012-08-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book "How To Pastel", you will discover in a practical and easy way how to draw with pastels. The book contains information, techniques, tips and images from which you can learn: about the pastel, about the types of pastels, how they work, how to take care of them, the surface of the paper and about the papers for pastels, how to hold the pastel in your hand, how to hatch, blend, color, draw, sketch, harmonize, blend, how to do the light, how to make a work more darker, how to make a more 3-D look, how to use soft and oil pastels, the surface of the colored paper, its texture and other valuable tips. The images are placed in the order of the drawing steps, which are described below each drawing. The book is based on the personal experiences of the artist. The examples are written in a very easy and friendly way. They can help a lot of people, of every level to draw better with pastels. The drawings in “How To Use Pastels” include a wide range of subjects: still life objects, nature, animals, nudes and portraits. All things put together, this book will be a fascinating journey that will lead you to the beautiful world of drawing/painting in pastel. Have a nice learning experience! About The Expert Farcas Fabiana was born in Arad, Romania and she is 23 years old. The author of this book attended the Popular School of Arts, a private school for talented children and later finished the High School of Arts in Arad with a degree in Graphic Design. However, she expanded that specialization, and learned to paint in oil and watercolor by herself and then she began to master the pastels. After painting and selling a series of oil paintings, she began her work with pastels and realized the illustrations for a poetry book by a young Romanian author. She currently works in oDesk, doing drawings, paintings and graphic designs. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Author : Debora Stewart
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440335842
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abstract Art Painting written by Debora Stewart and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you love to take your art in a new direction? In Abstract Art Painting, you will enter a realm of tactile, intuitive excitement, combining pastel and acrylic to achieve results as unique as you are. You'll learn how to explore the use of color theory in abstraction and to use underpainting to bring structure and depth to your art. In addition you'll begin to understand how to work in a series and how this can help you develop your own personal style. A sampling of what you'll add to your creative toolbox: • Pastel and acrylic techniques to use to complete your own paintings • The benefits of expressing your ideas abstractly • How to loosen up by using your nondominant hand and drawing to music • Ways to express emotions through mark-making • Using color and symbolism for expression • Working with photos for inspiration • Tips for using color studies Step into your own abstract frame of mind today!

Author : Richard McKinley
Publisher : North Light Books
ISBN 13 : 9781440308390
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pastel Pointers written by Richard McKinley and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2010-12-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings Richard McKinley has been a professional artist for over 35 years. Factor in nearly as many years of teaching experience, and that adds up to a whole lot of know-how to share. In Pastel Pointers, he lays it all out: information on tools, materials, color, composition, landscape elements, finishes and more. Compiles the best of McKinley's popular Pastel Pointers blog and Pastel Journal columns Covers frequently asked questions ("How do I achieve natural-looking greens?") and simple solutions to common problems, such as excess pigment buildup Includes a chapter on "The Business of Pastels"—tips for framing, shipping, preparing for gallery shows, and otherwise representing your work in a professional manner This book covers everything from the fundamentals to get you going (how to lay out your palette, create an underpainting, evoke luminous effects) to inspirations that will keep you growing (plein air painting, working in a series, keeping a painting journal). Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter anxious to explore the expressive possibilities of pastel, this is your guide to making the most of the medium.

Author : Evans
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781266417
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pastels Unleashed written by Evans and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fur Trade Journal of Canada written by and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jean Hirons
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 9781477271360
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finding Your Style In Pastel written by Jean Hirons and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As artists, we have choices. There are very few rules that apply across the board. We can create highly realistic paintings, or perhaps more expressive paintings, or paintings that have very little basis in reality, including those that are totally non-representational. We can record color as we see it or as we’d like it to be. As pastel artists, we have even more choices. We can use a wide variety of pastels, strokes, surfaces, and techniques to create many different looks. The choices we make form the framework of our individual style, our signature as artists. Any subscriber to The Pastel Journal realizes how varied the medium of pastel can be. For the experienced artist, these articles are stimulating, offering possible ways to experiment with alternative approaches. For the beginner, the panoply of choices can be overwhelming. Painting is primarily an intuitive process. But intuition is gained through study and experience. Part of my impetus in writing this book has been to create a more structured approach to help those fairly new to the medium understand its many possibilities. The book is aimed at all levels of pastel artists. Beginners will find a wealth of helpful information and intermediate artists will gain insight into how to take their work to another level and develop a style. Many advanced artists teach pastel; the organization of ideas and the exercises included should be of assistance. I offer a variety of suggested approaches and sometimes make up terminology to describe my experiences with the medium. The instructions in the book are based on my preferences and the guidance that I offer my students. The diversity of styles and techniques evident in the paintings of contributing artists should make it clear, however, that there are many ways to successfully work in pastel. Having acknowledged the many possibilities, I want to note a few musts. Representational paintings must be well-drawn. Poor drawing skills cannot be overcome with lovely color or great technique. Likewise, paintings must have strong compositions, regardless of whether they are realistic, abstracted, or non-representational. Values must be properly interpreted to produce strong compositions and to use pastel to its full effect. And finally, pastel paintings must sing! Whether the applications are light and airy, or rich and painterly, it should be clear that the artist is in control of the medium and is using it to produce his or her desired look. For years I have resisted suggestions that I write a book. As a landscape painter, I knew that there were more authoritative books already available. And the growing popularity of pastel has led to so many resources, including online blogs, a biennial convention, and the wonderful Pastel Journal, mentioned above. What could I add to this? My personal training in pastel has been from weeklong landscape workshops with some of the leading pastel painters in the country. As a teacher in a community college, I am not teaching a particular style nor focusing on specific subject matter. Some of my students work with the landscape, but others do portraits or figurative work, while others prefer still life, or work abstractly. In dealing with this mixture, I’ve realized that there are different ways to approach one’s use of color, and this formed my first idea for creating a book. Furthermore, as a teacher, I’ve spent time experimenting with different surfaces, pastel brands, and techniques in order to make suggestions to students to help them find the look they want to achieve. I do not teach students to paint the way I do, but instead, try to share my experience and help them develop their own individual style.

Author : John T. Drew
Publisher : Rotovision
ISBN 13 : 2888930951
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing Color for Logos and Packaging written by John T. Drew and published by Rotovision. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Choosing Color for Logos and Packaging" is not only a wonderful resource for ideas and inspiration, but also a handy manual that shows designers how to best communicate with color. Color is a powerful and extremely important decision in any design because it impacts legibility, promotes an emotional response, and greatly influences the overall aesthetic of a piece. Because of this, color plays a major role in determining the success of a design, so getting it right is imperative. Each design featured includes details on its color scheme and associative color response, along with elements such as typography, overall style, and key features that set the piece apart. The result is an invaluable guide, which offers readers a comprehensive overview in a concise, quick-hit format that can be digested quickly.

Author : Richard Mckinley
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440313814
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pastel Pointers written by Richard Mckinley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings Richard McKinley has been a professional artist for over 35 years. Factor in nearly as many years of teaching experience, and that adds up to a whole lot of know-how to share. In Pastel Pointers, he lays it all out: information on tools, materials, color, composition, landscape elements, finishes and more. • Compiles the best of McKinley's popular Pastel Pointers blog and Pastel Journal columns • Covers frequently asked questions ("How do I achieve natural-looking greens?") and simple solutions to common problems, such as excess pigment buildup • Includes a chapter on "The Business of Pastels"—tips for framing, shipping, preparing for gallery shows, and otherwise representing your work in a professional manner This book covers everything from the fundamentals to get you going (how to lay out your palette, create an underpainting, evoke luminous effects) to inspirations that will keep you growing (plein air painting, working in a series, keeping a painting journal). Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter anxious to explore the expressive possibilities of pastel, this is your guide to making the most of the medium.

Author : Montague Marks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Home Arts Self-teacher, Or, The Cyclopaedia of Home Arts with Over 500 Ilustrations and Designs written by Montague Marks and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: