- Paperback: 143 pages
- Publisher: International Artist Publishing,US; illustrated edition edition (28 Sep 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1929834071
- ISBN-13: 978-1929834075
- Product Dimensions: 28.3 x 21.4 x 1.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,908,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Well-known artist, workshop instructor and author Carole Katchen invites readers to stop comparing themselves to other artists and begin expressing their own ideas in the brilliant, liberating medium of pastel. This book will inspire pastel painters looking for new creative directions and dives beginners a great place to start. Checklists, tips and step-by-step demonstrations make the instruction easy to follow. Artists will first learn how to master basic techniques, from choosing colors, paper and fixatives to making expressive marks. The second half of the book guides artists to explore the "boundless limits" of their own creativity, Katchen motivates artists with: a 10-point checklists for choosing evocative subjects; tips on how to break the rules and take chances with pastel; Strokes that will reflect and enhance personal vision; four different approaches to beginning a painting; advice on how to strive for excellence, not perfection
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Expressive and Impressive, 7 Sep 2001
By Sharon B. Tootle "Tootle Tales" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Express Yourself with Pastel (Paperback)
Carole Katchen understands the pastel artist and reflects her understanding in this book that goes from the basics of selecting and using pastels to the emotional needs of the artist. She has useful tips throughout. She has information and examples of negative painting, blending,scribbling, and stippling. There are refresher pages that emphasize the main points of each chapter. But, maybe the most important chapter is the last one, because it encourages the artist to be true to himself or herself and know that if art is done with courage, fun and dedication, it will glow with distinction.
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an artist's art book, 11 Feb 2003
By Jason Mark Alster M.Sc "Millenium man" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Express Yourself with Pastel (Paperback)
This book was great and fun to read. Even her painting examples in the book show how much painting can be a joy and fun. I especially liked how the book is divided up into easy to understand chapters and topics like "what you need to know about applying pastels" or "what you need to know about completing a painting" . With tips and reviews throughout the book. Thus it is a good book to use if one is also teaching art. The book is not just for beginners but for those that have been painting for years. It shows you how to "have fun with art" not just knowing techniques. Author- Creative Painting For The Young Artist Creative Painting for the Young Artist Anyone Can Improve Their Handwriting (CD)
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