"You paint the way you draw," said Ingres, an idea that becomes even more evident when drawing and painting in pastels. This medium lets the artist paint, trace, blend with the fingertips, superimpose, and mix colors on the page. Through easy to follow exercises, this book shows how to develop sketches, select surfaces, and mix different techniques. It describes using appropriate colors, using shadows and background motifs, contrast, and perspective. Illustrated with hundreds of color photographs and step-by-step examples, the art instruction books in this series introduce beginners to the fundamental principles and techniques of various traditional media.

Pastels for Beginners - a book to inspire you with paintstick ideas


Here is a guide that may inspire for use with your Paintstiks.

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