- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Batsford Ltd (20 July 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1906388539
- ISBN-13: 978-1906388539
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.3 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 216,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book is now new in paperback. It features inspiration and instruction on using pastels to produce colourful and evoca five artworks; expert guidance from a professional painter, for artists of all abilities; and covers, everything from composition sketches to displaying the finished work. A pure-pigment medium, pastels can give you the brightest, freshest colour. Professional artist and experienced teacher Mark Leach has used pastel to translate beautiful landscapes into striking, minimalist paintings with simple form and strong blocks of colour, while still retaining a sense of location and place. His simple techniques demonstrate how to move away from realism and towards using abstract painting to express mood and feeling. The book includes tips on colour, texture, what to paint and when to paint it, and sketchbook advice. The author shows how to use pastels to produce artworks that are both beautifully colourful and evocative.
About the Author
Mark Leach is a professional artist who has painted landscapes for over 20 years and has won many major awards for his work. His paintings are exhibited in London, the UK and Europe, and are held in both private and corporate collections worldwide. He contributes to and has been featured in numerous art magazines, is a member of the Federation of British Artists and is Honorary Treasurer of the Pastel Society. Angie Patchell has been editing and creating art books and magazines for over 15 years. In 1995 she founded emergingART, a database of talented artists, which is now an online gallery.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book a short while ago, being intrigued by the cover picture and also by the fact that this was by someone who was working contemporary images in an often overlooked medium. I had seen very few paintings of abstract or simplistic style worked in pastel and I have to say that I was very taken by the collection of images. It puts to death once and for all the notion that pastels are only any good for delicate kiddies' portraits and similar sugary subject-matter.
The book itself takes you into how Mark thinks about his work; where he gets his subject-matter from and how he translates it to create his own style. Producing a photographic likeness is out the door; this goes to the essence of each subject, paring away non-essential details to leave emotion, feeling, colour and texture. Certainly not a beginner's book, but a fresh challenge for anyone who loves pastel and is looking to break away from the production of realistic paintings. Although I work representationally also, I really enjoyed this book and am keen to develop new painting ideas.
The book itself takes you into how Mark thinks about his work; where he gets his subject-matter from and how he translates it to create his own style. Producing a photographic likeness is out the door; this goes to the essence of each subject, paring away non-essential details to leave emotion, feeling, colour and texture. Certainly not a beginner's book, but a fresh challenge for anyone who loves pastel and is looking to break away from the production of realistic paintings. Although I work representationally also, I really enjoyed this book and am keen to develop new painting ideas.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I enjoy working with pastels and have been turning out competent work, as an amateur, but without any zing. This book, through Mark Leach's explanations, has helped me to experiment and develop my style -and in the direction I wanted to go! This is not a book for a beginner, for example, Mark does not cover how to make marks or compose a picture. He concentrates on the use of colour and how to use it to best effect. The book is well illustrated to support his text. Members of my art class all 'oohed' and 'aahed' and we had discussion about how he created certain effects in his paintings it gave us lots of ideas. This is a book that has helped me make a step-change in my work - explore inside the book and see if you think it will help you too.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an inspirational book. It has completely altered my perception of pastel painting, and that he can produce work on a large scale It is so helpful to read how he was able to achieve the effects he did and although I am a beginner in pastels - I can't wait to get started on putting some of his techniques into practice.
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Inspirational
There are oodles of books on the market which teach artistic technique in a predictable, traditional way. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. V. Barker
A dissenting view
Mark Leach, the author of this book, died just over three years ago, so I must be careful what I say - never speak ill of the dead, we are told. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeff Walmsley
A contemporary approach to pastels
Love this book! Mark talks about his passion for putting colour on paper, giving hints and ideas along the way. Read more
Published 16 months ago by bookworm
Pastel painting - big, bold and colourful
This well illustrated book is an interesting depiction and explanation of one artist's approach to his work. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by Pastel Fran
A different approach with pastels
I bought this because it was different from the usual run of books on pastels with a traditional approach. It's not good for technique but has lots of ideas. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by Bookaholic
pastel heaven
I Have a boxed set of really good pastels, unused as yet. I belong to an art society and was lucky enough to preview a fellow members book, "Raw Colour with Pastels", and was... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Mrs. C. A. WYNNE
a new and modern process of painting with pastels
very wonderfull pictures ; interesting ideas from the author. a good book to go out traditional use of pastels.
Published on 2 Nov 2008 by noelle Poupardin
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