Several varied types of pastel chalk and pencils are shown and described, along with papers, fixatives, and other related materials frequently used by pastel artists. Step-by-step illustrations show students and hobbyists how to achieve desired effects by direct application, brushwork, and rubbing the paper surface with various materials such as cloth and cotten wool. Additional advice includes color mixing and matching, as well as using pastels to good effect in portraits, landscapes, and other genres.
- ISBN10 0764102419
- ISBN13 9780764102417
- Publish Date 1 September 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Peterson's Guides,U.S.
- Imprint Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 62
- Language English