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The Pastelist's Year: Painting the Four Seasons in Pastel by Elizabeth Mowry
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From an expert painter of pastels, here are hundreds of proven ways to capture the glory and color of the seasons. The palette and soft motifs of pastels are perfect for capturing the beauty of nature in every phase of the year. Now every artist can learn how to use ...more
Paint Happy by Cristina Acosta
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"In this book, you don't work from life exactly as it looks, but as you see and experience it. You are always developing your inner eye." --Cristina Acosta Many adults who decide to "study art" become too serious and frustrated, thinking they will never learn what it takes to be ...more
Oil Pastel: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist by Kenneth D. Leslie
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Here, for the first time, is an entire book devoted to oil pastel. This versatile medium is economical, fast, and easy to transport. The book deals with basic and innovative oil pastel techniques, and is illustrated vividly by guest artists working in diverse styles and subject matter. ...more
Painting Animals That Touch the Heart by Lesley Harrison
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For many artists, evoking emotion and feeling is the ultimate goal of their work. Popular wildlife artist Lesley Harrison shows readers how to do just that in Painting Animals that Touch the Heart. She covers everything from specific pastel painting techniques to choosing papers, reference materials and lighting. Another key ...more
Get Started Painting: Explore Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, and Watercolor (How to Draw and Paint Series: Beginner?s Guides) by Marla Baggetta, Marilyn Grame, Geri Medway, Tom Swimm, Caroline Zimmermann
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Taking the first steps to learn how to paint can be a challenge, especially when beginning artists are unsure which medium best suits them. With this book, aspiring artists will discover the qualities and benefit of four painting media - acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolour - making it easier for ...more
Pastel: Portraits (HT240) by Ken Goldman
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Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, ...more
The Complete Pastel Set by Curtis Tappenden
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This beautifully designed all-in -one package contains a Techniques Book that has step-by-step instructions to master every style and use of pastels; a Projects Book with over 15 easy projects; plus materials including 5 pastel pencils, 1 lead pencil, 12 soft pastels, an eraser, and a blending tool. ...more
Pure Color: The Best Of Pastel by
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Pure color is pure inspiration for all artists. It celebrates the limitless possibilities of pastel through a showcase of more than 125 glowing works from the top pastel artists working today. Artists will find: -A diverse range of contemporary styles and subjects -Insightful commentary from the artists themselves on their ...more
The Colored Pencil by Bet Borgeson
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To celebrate the tenth anniversary of The Colored Pencil, Watson-Guptill is publishing a new edition of the book that has become the "bible" of the colored pencil medium. Updated information reflects new developments in colored pencil materials, and more. 200 illustrations, 150 in full color. ...more

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