Revel in the luminous and vibrant qualities of pastel with Ellen Eagle’s essential course in the history, techniques, and practices of the medium. In this com

A comprehensive guide to painting with pastels including easy instructions on how to master tone, colour blending, composition, perspective, and more.

"20 outstanding artists show you how to master the colorful versatility of pastel"--Cover

Introduces the tools, materials, and techniques of pastel drawing, and presents a series of demonstrations with photographs of the original scene for comparison

Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting and impromptu paintings, however, their responsive, fl