Description |
175 pages : illustrations (part color) ; 29 cm |
Summary |
Discusses the technical and artistic aspects of painting portraits in pastels and provides reproductions of works by masters. |
Contents |
Why pastel? -- Types of pastels -- Painting surfaces -- Other equipment -- The palette of colors -- Exercises and manipulations -- Three major techniques -- Making color work for you -- What is a portrait? -- Planning the portrait -- Setting up -- Painting the portrait -- Some technical tips -- Fixing, matting, framing. |
Subject |
Pastel drawing -- Technique.
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Portrait drawing -- Technique.
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ISBN |
0823024652 |
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9780823024650 |
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