Pastel Painting: Step-by-Step by Margaret Evans, Paul Hardy & Peter Coombs

Pastel Painting: Step-by-Step by Margaret Evans, Paul Hardy & Peter CoombsAn easy-to-follow guide to painting with soft pastels by three bestselling artists.This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all soft pastel painting enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. Pastel Painting: Step-by-Step draws on the expertise of three respected artists; Margaret Evans, Paul Hardy and Peter Coombs.Pastel Paining: Step-by-Step includes a rich variety of styles and techniques, with easy-to-follow instructions showing you how to master creating tone, colour blending, composition and perspective.The book starts with an introduction on materials and moves on to pastel basics such as blending, adding tone and using a limited palette. There are sections on landscape painting featuring advice on composition and painting trees and water, capturing light in pastels with tips on colour mixing, and finally flower painting, with additional information on adding water to pastels. Throughout the book, the art of painting in pastels is taught through 13 beautiful, easy to follow step-by-step projects, and each section is accompanied by a selection of inspirational paintings by the three featured artists, in a rich variety of styles.About the AuthorsMargaret Evans Attended Glasgow School of Art and the University of London. She runs a wide range of workshops as well as teaching on painting holidays worldwide. She has exhibited her work with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, the Pastel Society and the United Society of Artists. Margaret enjoys gardening and has a particular love of roses.Peter Coombs first learnt to paint as a child with his artist mother. As he grew up he progressed to cartoons, oils and pastels and became a full-time artist. He has exhibited all over the world, appeared on television and has given radio talks about his life as an artist. Peter sadly passed away in 2007.Paul Hardy studied architecture and after graduating, he became Assistant to the Architect/Surveyor at Exeter Cathedral. He went on to become a Methodist Minister in South Africa, the USA and the UK. Since retiring he spends his time painting, writing and holding regular demonstrations at Arts Societies and schools. Paul also demonstrates for a major art material supplier and has produced two videos on pastel and watercolour techniques. A member of various Art Societies, he has exhibited his work widely throughout the UK and some of his paintings are held in international private collections.Format: Paperback Published: 20th January 2020ISBN:  9781782217831 Number Of Pages: 160Publisher: Search Press LtdDimensions: 25.91 x 20.32cm