Revel in the luminous and vibrant qualities of pastel with Ellen Eaglersquo;s essential course in the history; techniques; and practices of the medium. In this comprehensive yet intimate guide; Eagle explores pastelrsquo;s rich but relatively unexamined past; reveals her own personal influences and approaches; and guides you toward the discovery and mastery of your own vision. In Pastel Painting Atelier; you will find: bull; Advice on basic materials: guidance on building; storing; and organizing a collection of pastels; choosing the right paper; and the importance of experimentation bull; Studio practice suggestions: ideas for creating your ideal working environment and recipes for making your own pastels and supports bull; Study of the working process: lessons on proportion; gesture; composition; color; application; identifying and correcting problems; and recognizing when a work is finished bull; Meditation on subject: cues for extrapolating the subtle details; presence; and temporal features of whatever you choose to paint bull; Step-by-step demonstrations: Eaglersquo;s acute insights into her own works as they progress A magnificent selection of works by masters such as James Abbott McNeill Whistler; Rosalba Carriera; Mary Cassatt; and Eugene Delacroix augment this guide; as do works by contemporary artists including Harvey Dinnerstein; Elizabeth Mowry; and Daniel Massad. Aimed at serious artists; this guide enlightens; instructs; and inspires readers to create brilliant and sensitive works in the historic medium of pastel.
#2694972 in eBooks 2012-10-12 2012-10-12File Name: B009W5XB3M
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