Pastel School

by Hazel Harrison

Providing a thorough introduction to working with pastels, a guide details the special properties of the medium, the various types of available pastels, the techniques of working with the medium, and simple exercises for exploring texture, color, and technique. Reprint.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Crafts

176 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 19, 1996

Reviews

[Roslin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has some great techniques especially for beginners. The best part is that there are lots of photos and great illustration

[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a beginner I can't really think of what could be missing here. This was very informative and useful, definitely recommend if you're just starting out.

[Don · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relearning the basics. Good illustrations and text. Easy to understand. I need to buy this one.

[Barb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice examples of different artists' use of pastels (soft, hard and pencil forms) fill the pages. Additionally, there are very clear photos of different pastels, paper and how they look using a variety of techniques.

[Debra Lowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harrison gives us a comprehensive overview on oil pastels. She looks at various types of pastel color, techniques, even back color and paper. This is a handy guide.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great descriptions of basic techniques and examples that make me want to draw.