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The Art of Pastel

Author William Schneider , Nathan Rohlander , Marla Baggetta
Release Date: 2010/07/01
ISBN: 9781600581953
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Book Description

The velvety strokes of pastel have enchanted fine artists for more than a century. From airy strokes to bold marks and soft hues to vibrant shades, the versatility of pastel makes it suitable for a wide range of subjects and moods.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Cotents
  4. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Art of Pastel
    1. Tools and Materials
    2. Introducing Color Theory
    3. Pastel Techniques
  5. Chapter 2: Pastel with William Schneider
    1. Planning a Composition
    2. Creating Depth
    3. Expressing Mood
    4. Rendering Light with Value
    5. Portraying Animals
    6. Capturing a Likeness
    7. Using Colored Paper
    8. Developing the Human Form
    9. Depicting Flowers
    10. Detecting Color in White
    11. Deciding What to Paint
    12. Painting Outdoors
  6. Chapter 3: Pastel with Marla Baggetta
    1. Approaching a Painting
    2. Composing Landscapes
    3. Setting Up a Still Life
    4. Creating Depth
    5. Using Photo References
    6. Depicting Clouds and Skyscapes
    7. Working with White
    8. Focusing on Flowers
    9. Conveying Light and Shadow
    10. Rendering Animals
    11. Painting a Self-Portrait
    12. Expressing a Theme
    13. Taking Artistic License
  7. Chapter 4: Oil Pastel with Nathan Rohlander
    1. History of Oil Pastel
    2. Materials and Techniques
    3. Sunset
    4. Floral Arrangement
    5. Bedouin Camel Portrait
    6. Pasadena Bridge
    7. Portrait
    8. Wooded Road
    9. Laundry Line
    10. Perfume Bottles
    11. Water Reflections
    12. Gondola
  8. Copyright Page