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Pastels for the Absolute Beginner by Rebecca de Mendonça
If you have ever wanted a complete course in using pastels but lacked the confidence to start, then Pastels for the Absolute Beginner is the perfect book for you.
Take your first steps with pastels and learn how to create modern, lively and colourful artwork with this exciting medium.
Teacher and artist, Rebecca de Mendonça offers the beginner a complete course in using pastels. With step-by-step exercises and longer projects help you to build essential skills and allow you to produce a range of pictures, including landscapes, still life, portraits and animals. Vital drawing skills are explained and demonstrated, along with an easy-to-follow guide to colour theory. A huge wealth of finished paintings provide ideas and inspiration for your future pastel work.
