[PDF] Painting Sunlight And Shadow With Pastels eBook

Author : Maggie Price
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 19,71 MB
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 1440315140

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Infuse your paintings with light and life! Whether you work outdoors or indoors, understanding the effects of light and shadow is key to making your art lifelike and engaging. Rather than providing a one-size-fits-all recipe for painting light, this book shows you how to capture the particular ambient qualities of any scene before you, be it a gloriously clear morning, a rainy afternoon, or the joyful dance of sunlight on water. • Master pastel artist Maggie Price shares techniques for painting beautiful light, rich shadows and convincing reflections. • 10 step-by-step demonstrations tackle a diversity of lighting situations, encompassing various weather conditions and times of day. • Five contributing artists explore different styles, approaches and subjects, including landscapes, water scenes and people. • Concepts are demonstrated with pastel but are applicable to any medium. An illuminating read for beginning and experienced artists alike, this book will help you engage your viewer by achieving that captivating sense of "being there."

Author : Maggie Price
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 21,39 MB
Release : 2007-05-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781581808193

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Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition, Maggie starts with the basics and progresses to 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting techniques and effects. You'll learn how to: Create depth and movement with color Paint using a range of strokes Blend colors to create luminous skies, reflections and more Underpaint to achieve brilliant light and deep shadows Mix pastels with watercolor and gouache to create fluid effects Create new compositions from photographs In addition to step-by-step guidance, you'll be inspired by the work of ten nationally renowned pastel artists. Their contributions to this book illustrate the limitless possibilities of pastel painting and offer additional insight for working with this versatile medium. Maggie also includes dozens of helpful sidebars to help you save time, avoid mistakes and work more efficiently. With its blend of visual instruction, thorough guidance and breathtaking artwork, this is the only guide you need to experience the joy and satisfaction of painting with pastels.

Author : Robert Brindley
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,68 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Pastel drawing
ISBN : 9781847971982

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For both beginners and more experienced artists, a guide to the full scope of pastel use with particular emphasis on capturing light, color, and texture With sections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures, and portraits, this practical book guides artists through the full possibilities of painting in pastels. Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium, and these characteristics can lead to bold, exciting, and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle color with little or no texture. With step-by-step instructions in a wide range of subject matter, this guide will be inspiring and invaluable for beginners and experienced artists.

Author : Sherry Stone Clifton
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 18,4 MB
Release : 2010-02-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780470508428

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The latest tips and techniques for working with pastels - in full color Pastels offer bright colors, a great level of portability, and no drying time - plus they're relatively inexpensive and can be used to draw and paint on almost any surface. Pastels For Dummies covers the many aspects of this exciting medium, from the fundamentals of choosing the right materials to step-by-step projects, including landscapes, abstracts, and portraits. Inside you'll find hands-on, easy-to-follow exercises and attractive full-color artwork. Presents drawing, painting, and shading techniques and styles in an easy-to-understand format Accessible to artists of all levels Discover your inner artist with Pastels For Dummies and make your artwork come alive!

Author : Christopher Reid
Publisher : ReidsArt
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,81 MB
Release : 2022-07-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 063970123X

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Whether you are an absolute beginner or advanced pastelist, this is the book you have been waiting for. The most comprehensive book on soft pastels available, from a master artist with over 30 years of experience. Secrets of pastel painting are revealed with explanations of techniques, detailed demos, and easy to understand diagrams. Learn methods that produce better results, and also why they work, giving you a deeper understanding of pastel and art in general. Creating art should be fun, not frustrating. Many how-to books teach how to follow along but not how to create your own artwork. This book covers every stage of the process, from choosing supplies to professional advice on what to do after a painting is finished. This book dives deep into understanding color, mixing, and more. Chris balances encouragement with skill-building to push your art forward. This is a complete art instruction course packed into a book. Includes: • Lessons for all skill levels • Money saving tips for choosing supplies • Blending, mixing, layering, glazing, lines, edges • Adding depth to your paintings • Techniques, sequencing, color theory • How to mix any color accurately with few pastels • Working from photos and their limitations • Planning a painting & setting up your workspace for success • Protect your paintings without fixative • Storing, framing, & photographing artwork • Step by step demos of complex paintings • Painting process from start to finish • Packed with color illustrations and beautiful artwork And much more!

Author : Maggie Price
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 10,28 MB
Release : 2007-05-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 1581808194

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Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition, Maggie starts with the basics and progresses to 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting techniques and effects. You'll learn how to: • Create depth and movement with color • Paint using a range of strokes • Blend colors to create luminous skies, reflections and more • Underpaint to achieve brilliant light and deep shadows • Mix pastels with watercolor and gouache to create fluid effects • Create new compositions from photographs In addition to step-by-step guidance, you'll be inspired by the work of ten nationally renowned pastel artists. Their contributions to this book illustrate the limitless possibilities of pastel painting and offer additional insight for working with this versatile medium. Maggie also includes dozens of helpful sidebars to help you save time, avoid mistakes and work more efficiently. With its blend of visual instruction, thorough guidance and breathtaking artwork, this is the only guide you need to experience the joy and satisfaction of painting with pastels.

Author : Ellen Eagle
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 34,95 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 082300841X

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A comprehensive guide that explores pastel's relatively unexamined past, reveals her own personal influences and approaches, and guides you toward the discovery and mastery of your own vision. It provides a selection of works by masters such as James Abbott McNeill Whistler and Eugene Delacroix.

Author : Paul Pigram
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,1 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1633224287

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Beginning Pastel guides beginning artists through an exploration of pastel techniques and step-by-step projects for acomprehensive and approachable overview of the vibrant pastel medium. Pastels are a unique tool, and Beginning Pastel is the perfect introductory resource for artists just getting started in this colorful medium. Before jumping into the step-by-step projects, this book covers choosing the right paper, pastels, and colors, to basic techniques like blending, gradating, and masking. Each stroke and technique is clearly explained and beautifully illustrated. After learning the key concepts, you’ll promptly put them into practice through simple step-by-step exercises. With pastel often considered an advanced medium, Beginning Pastel makes the tricky task of drawing in pastel accessible and achievable for any artist. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. Also available from the series: Beginning Acrylic, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing, Beginning Pen & Ink, and Beginning Composition.