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The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques

The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques
By Judy Martin

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Pastel artists of all skill levels will find invaluable information in this comprehensive resource that shows how to work with pastels and how to choose them. Divided into two parts, the first section contains an A-to-Z encyclopedia covering the full pastel range, including soft pastels, hard pastels, pastel pencils, oil pastels, and water-soluble pastels. The exact characteristics of each medium are explained as are specific pastel brands. The second section contains a broad selection of themes in which techniques are shown in concept. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this reference includes galleries of paintings for inspiration and step-by-step instructions for a variety of subjects, including landscapes, portraits, and still lifes.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #688461 in Books
  • Published on: 1992-05
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 192 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
This outstanding volume on pastel techniques lives up to the encyclopedic claims of its title in a most delightful way. The book introduces soft, hard, oil, and water-soluble pastels, plus pastel pencils. The first section contains more than 40 demonstrations of techniques, from pouncing to scumbling. In addition, Martin explores pastel in combination with several other media, including acrylics and watercolors. With so few good books available on the subject, most libraries should consider both this and Guy Roddon's Pastel Painting Techniques ( LJ 8/91).
- Daniel J. Lombardo, Jones Lib., Amherst, Mass.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Ingram
The definitive reference source on pastel techniques demonstrates the basics of pastels through step-by-step instructions and offers artists an A-to-Z directory of techniques and terminology.

About the Author

Judy Martin is a teacher, a professional artist, and the author of The Complete Guide to Airbrushing, Drawing with Colour, The Encyclopedia of Printmaking Techniques, and The Longman Dictionary of Art.