Pastel Pointers

Pastel Pointers
Author :
Publisher : North Light Books
Total Pages : 128
Release :
ISBN-10 : 144030839X
ISBN-13 : 9781440308390
Rating : 4/5 (390 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Pastel Pointers by : Richard McKinley

Download or read book Pastel Pointers written by Richard McKinley and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2010-12-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


Pastel Pointers Related Books

Pastel Pointers
Language: en
Pages: 128
Authors: Richard McKinley
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-12-10 - Publisher: North Light Books

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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 experie
Pastel Pointers
Language: en
Pages: 233
Authors: Richard Mckinley
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-11-12 - Publisher: Penguin

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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 experie
The Landscape Paintings of Richard Mckinley
Language: en
Pages: 208
Authors: Richard McKinley
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015 - Publisher: North Light Books

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Landscape Paintings of Richard McKinley invites you to experience the artist's life work and lessons learned. In this impressive yet intimate collection of
Pastel Painting Atelier
Language: en
Pages: 194
Authors: Ellen Eagle
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-04-23 - Publisher: Watson-Guptill

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Revel in the luminous and vibrant qualities of pastel with Ellen Eagle’s essential course in the history, techniques, and practices of the medium. In this com
Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color & Light
Language: en
Pages: 276
Authors: Chris Saper
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2001-08-26 - Publisher: Penguin

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

LEARNING HOW TO CAPTURE SUCH QUALITY HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!Inside you'll find guidelines for rendering accurate skin tones in a variety of media, including wate