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"Pastel Pointers" is compiled from Richard McKinley's Pastel Pointers popular blog as well as "Pastel Journal" columns and some new material. Readers will enjoy painting with pastel, from getting started to finishing techniques and everything in between. This book is loaded with key insights into the whole process, illustrated by large, beautiful art and gallery pieces throughout. The tone of the book is both practical, such as the proper use of specific materials, and reflective, such as focusing on the emotions behind making art. Readers will also enjoy an informative bonus 30-minute DVD workshop by Richard McKinley on painting landscapes in pastel.
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Richard McKinley has written a weekly blog for The Pastel Journal titled Pastel Pointers since 2007. He's taught and participated in many workshops around the country and the world for over 20 years. His work is shown in galleries and he has also been published in A Painters Guide to Design and Pure Color, the Best of Pastel.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a total amateur when it comes to pastel painting, having purchased my first set of pastel pencils a few months ago. While they are an easier medium than most to get to grips with initially, I was still finding it difficult to achieve some of the results I had seen on other paintings. After looking through a few reviews and looking at some of the books you can search through, I decided to purchase this one. It proved to be the best money I have ever spent on an art book.
The author uses plain english to describe what he does, rather than using artistic descriptions which need a look in the dictionary to understand. It is wonderfully descriptive, well laid out, goes in to the right amount of detail (without becoming boreing) and is very easy to follow and read through.
It is also entertaining as well, with little anecdotes occasionally. There are little "tips" everywhere which are succinct, knowlegable and tend to stick in the mind. Also included is a 40 minute DVD which shows the techniques used in working with pastels, even down to how to hold the pastels to get the best results.
I read through the book over 4 nights after work and kept thinking how obvious the things that were written were. I then spent the weekend re-reading some sections and practicing with pastels what he was teaching. I can't believe how much my work improved and how easy to use I now find pastels, simply by using what I learned from this book. If you only purchase 1 book on using pastels, make sure it is this one, you wont regret it.
If there is an award for the best instructual art book this certainly should come out number one. I have been an avid amateur for some 20 years and amassed a collection of over 100 art books, videos and DVD's and this has to be the best instructual book I have ever read.
The author uses plain english to describe what he does, rather than using artistic descriptions which need a look in the dictionary to understand. It is wonderfully descriptive, well laid out, goes in to the right amount of detail (without becoming boreing) and is very easy to follow and read through.
It is also entertaining as well, with little anecdotes occasionally. There are little "tips" everywhere which are succinct, knowlegable and tend to stick in the mind. Also included is a 40 minute DVD which shows the techniques used in working with pastels, even down to how to hold the pastels to get the best results.
I read through the book over 4 nights after work and kept thinking how obvious the things that were written were. I then spent the weekend re-reading some sections and practicing with pastels what he was teaching. I can't believe how much my work improved and how easy to use I now find pastels, simply by using what I learned from this book. If you only purchase 1 book on using pastels, make sure it is this one, you wont regret it.
If there is an award for the best instructual art book this certainly should come out number one. I have been an avid amateur for some 20 years and amassed a collection of over 100 art books, videos and DVD's and this has to be the best instructual book I have ever read.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has more than lived up to expectation. The easy to follow the steps Richard McKinley gives help you to create your own beautiful paintings. The DVD that comes with the book explains in greater detail how to achieve the perfect painting. I would recommend this book to any aspiring pastel painter as well as those more experienced in the art. Beautifully presented with stunning paintings and reasonably priced
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can wholeheartedly recommend this book. It elevates the use of pastel as a medium and leaves you intrigued by the subtle hues and effects achievable.Enhanced by the inclusion of a DVD, this book is really excellent value for money, packing in as much information and guidance as you might expect from a term's evening class.
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this s of a great help to my students and i we can now get a great insight into how we could be going wrong and ihow to rectify it
Published 5 months ago by jojo
Excellent value book
This lovely book is a must for all lovers of pastel paintings - easy to read, good tuition and inspiring paintings. Enjoy!
Published 7 months ago by C. E. Grafton
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