Book description
Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings
Richard McKinley has been a professional artist for over 35 years.
Factor in nearly as many years of teaching experience, and that adds
up to a whole lot of know-how to share. In Pastel Pointers, he
lays it all out: information on tools, materials, color, composition,
landscape elements, finishes and more.
- Compiles the best of
McKinley's popular Pastel Pointers blog and Pastel Journal
columns
- Covers frequently asked questions ("How do I
achieve natural-looking greens?") and simple solutions to
common problems, such as excess pigment buildup
- Includes
a chapter on "The Business of Pastels"—tips for
framing, shipping, preparing for gallery shows, and otherwise
representing your work in a professional manner
This book covers everything from the fundamentals to get you going
(how to lay out your palette, create an underpainting, evoke luminous
effects) to inspirations that will keep you growing (plein air
painting, working in a series, keeping a painting journal). Whether
you're a beginner or an experienced painter anxious to explore the
expressive possibilities of pastel, this is your guide to making the
most of the medium.
