Pastel Painting Step-by-Step

3 professional artists show you how to create beautiful pastel paintings in this guide for soft pastel painting enthusiasts of all skill levels! Features 13 easy-to-follow projects and step-by-step guidance on need-to-know pastel painting techniques.   Your course in pastel painting starts now! This practical and comprehensive guide teaches you everything you need to know about creating stunning artwork with soft pastels. Inside you’ll find information on:   Pastel painting basics such as blending, adding tone, and more Landscape painting and composition, including trees, water, and more Capturing light with pastels, with tips on colour mixing Flower painting and composition, with tips on adding water to pastels.   Then, put your skills to the test in 13 easy-to-follow, step-by-step pastel painting projects – and draw inspiration from paintings by 3 professional artists! Pastel painting is easier than ever with this classic guide for beginner and experienced artists. This book collects material from the following titles in the Step-by-Step Leisure Arts series: Painting with Pastels by Peter Coombs; Landscapes in Pastel by Paul Hardy; Flowers in Pastel by Margaret Evans; Light in Pastel by Paul Hardy. Previously published as 9781844488612.