Start to Paint with Pastels: The Techniques You Need to Create Beautiful Paintings

by Jenny Keal

Jenny Keal's inspiring and creative introduction to painting with soft pastels is explained clearly and simply, making it easy for you to get started in this exciting medium.

The new edition of Jenny Keal's popular book 'Painting with Pastels' is an inspiring and creative introduction to painting with soft pastels, an exciting and rewarding medium. Jargon-free, this clear, simple-to-understand book encourages the reader to explore the materials and techniques needed to get started with this exciting medium. Using a vibrant and colorful palette, a series of step-by-step demonstrations builds up from first principles to producing complete, beautiful paintings.

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 15, 2019

Reviews

[Carolm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not really for the beginning artist. It has very good explanation of the basics of supplies, setup, theory. This isn't a step-by-step, but the demonstrations are of beautiful, but intimidating projects, at least for me as a beginning artist. The shortest project has 46 steps. I loved the artwork, but at this stage in my development as an artist, it is way over my head.

[Lablover · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was incredibly helpful. The author not only gives step by step instructions, she included a picture with each step to show how each part was created. I have the kindle version but I think I may want the physical book to get a better look at each picture. As a former teacher, I found the directions clear. I recommend.

[Carol Hebden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good. Full of useful information and examples to try