The Art of Pastel Painting

by Alan Flattman, Alan Flattman

Distinguished artist and teacher Alan Flattmann provides invaluable information about theory and technique as well as making crayons, designing proper studio lighting, and much more. Both amateur and professional artists will find this book informative and useful. Highlighted techniques include the painterly blended and the Impressionistic broken-color approaches. There are also illustrated discussions of concept and technique, mood and technique, mixed media, form and space, aerial perspective, modeling, and the importance of simplicity.

Genres: Art, Reference, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Marjorie Elwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fine book about painting with pastels. I learned a great deal about technique, colors, and illusion. I would highly recommend this to someone who is already versed in painting, but would like to take up pastels.