Pastel School (Learn as You Go) [Paperback]

Hazel Harrison (Author)

Book Description

Series: Learn as You Go | Publication Date: April 20, 2006

A practical reference resource for pastel painters which demonstrates how to create attractive paintings, regardless of subject. Eight step-by-step projects are also included for working through all the necessary stages, from initial planning to final touches.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest (April 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762106980
• ISBN-13: 978-0762106981
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #722,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Arts & Photography > Drawing > Pastel

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for someone who learns step-by-step, April 5, 2000

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Karen J. Smith (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pastel school (Learn as You Go) (Hardcover)

I started in pastels by just jumping in headfirst. The magazines and books that I read gave info for artists who already know basic terms and techniques. Ms. Harrison's book gave me a structured way to learn, all the way from the basics to more advanced topics, with presentation of alternative ways to experiment and develop MY interests.

92 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the novice Pastelist, August 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Pastel school (Learn as You Go) (Hardcover)

I bought this book in order to teach me everything I needed to know to get started as a pastelist. I am very pleased with the content of this book. It offers the beginner a way of getting started, from choosing the right pastel colors to learning different pastel strokes and techniques. It also offers different styles (which I found very helpful). Other books seem to be written in a text-book format - but this book is written step-by-step, and makes you feel as if pastel is something you CAN LEARN!

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Introduction to Pastels, January 20, 2006

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Bookworm (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pastel school (Learn as You Go) (Hardcover)

This book is full of beautiful photos of pastel drawings in different styles and using a variety of techniques. There is plenty of information on selecting pastels, properties of different hardnesses of pastels on different textured papers, blending techniques, storage and care of materials. Techniques are illustrated step by step with plenty of photos to clarify the instructions. Overall a good book for the pastel novice.