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Many manuals on pastel painting take for granted the use of traditional soft pastels, a dry medium that provides the richness and variety of paint colours. Soft pastel is certainly the most versatile and widely used, but the modern range of materials include other pastel types that have their own specific.
The techniques described in the A-Z section of this encyclopedia are related to the full pastel range - soft pastels, hard pastels, pastel pencils, oil pastels and water-soluble pastels. The exact characteristics of all these media vary slightly between different manufacturers' ranges and you may find a particular brand that you prefer for its ease of handling or colour qualities, but it is quite possible to mix and match from different selections.
In the second part of the book, Themes, you can see the techniques in context. Illustrated with a gallery of paintings, as well as informative step-by-step demonstrations, it shows how well-known artists apply their own knowledge and experience to the interpretation of a subject, whether landscape, portrait or still life.
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This inspirational guide offers a wealth of information on all the different methods of working including monoprinting, wood engraving, etching, intaglio printing, screen-printing and more. Many helpful step-by-step demonstrations illustrate the processes and a gallery of images created by printmakers are featured throughout the book. All those interested in learning about printmaking will relish the informative text and the clear demonstrations and more accomplished artists will be able to improve their skills and master their techniques. There is something for everyone in this comprehensive and imformative colourful encyclopedia.
Includes 150+ illustrations and easy-to-follow demonstrations so you can learn how to draw—or take your coloring to the next level.
Whether you’re new to colored pencil drawing, or a more experienced artist looking to build your skills, here is your indispensable guide to learning essential colored pencil techniques! Discover the basic characteristics and color ranges of colored pencil—and get expert, step-by-step guidance on over 35+ essential techniques such as:
• Shading
• Blending
• Stippling
• Impressing
• Sketching
• Using graphite pencils, watercolor pencils, and pastels
Then, put your learnings to the test with 4 themed chapters that teach you how to draw:
• Landscapes and townscapes
• Table settings, fruits, toys, and domestic objects
• Flowers, foliage, and animals
• People and portraits
You’ll not only discover how professional artists use imaginative, dynamic styles to interpret a wide range of subjects, but you’ll also be inspired by the 150+ full-color illustrations to create brilliant artworks of your own.