Painting in Pastels (Paperback)

Robert Brindley

ISBN 10: 1847971989 / ISBN 13: 9781847971982

Edité par The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury, 2010

Paperback. For both beginners and more experienced artists, a guide to the full scope of pastel use with particular emphasis on capturing light, colour, and texture Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle colour with little or no texture. This practical book will guide you through the full scope of painting in pastels and explain particularly how they can be used to capture light, colour and texture. With step-by-step instructions in a wide range of subject matter, "Painting in Pastels" will be invaluable for beginners and experienced artists. . Techniques demonstrated and explained . Advice on subject selection and composition . Emphasis on light, tone and colour . Sections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures and portraits AUTHOR: Robert Brindley RSMA is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. He paints a wide range of subject matter in pastel, oil and watercolour. He particularly enjoys the challenge of capturing light and atmosphere. Robert teaches and demonstrates on a regular basis, and his work has featured in many books and publications. SELLING POINTS: . A practical book aimed at beginners and more experienced artists; tutored and untutored groups and individuals . Guides the reader through the full scope of painting in pastels with particular emphasis on how they can be used to capture light, colour and texture 274 colour illustrations Techniques demonstrated and explainedAdvice on subject selection and compositionEmphasis on light, tone and colourSections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures and portraits Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781847971982

Synopsis :

Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle colour with little or no texture. This practical book will guide you through the full scope of painting in pastels and explain particularly how they can be used to capture light, colour and texture. With step-by-step instructions in a wide range of subject matter, Painting in Pastels will be invaluable for beginners and experienced artists. Techniques demonstrated and explained: Advice on subject selection and composition. Emphasis on light, tone and colour. Sections on painting landscapes, coastal scenery, interiors, still life, figures and portraits.

À propos de l'auteur:

Robert Brindley RSMA is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. He paints a wide range of subject matter in pastel, oil and watercolour. He particularly enjoys the challenge of capturing light and atmosphere. Robert teaches and demonstrates on a regular basis, and his work has featured in many books and publications. He has also written Painting Boats and Coastal Scenery for The Crowood Press.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Painting in Pastels (Paperback)
Éditeur : The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury
Date d'édition : 2010
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new