Drawing With Pencils and Pastels

Drawing with Pencil and Pastel is a text founded on the philosophy that learning to draw deftly and accurately is a skill that anyone possessing the right motivation can achieve. This volume is the most updated and complete guide to all materials, techniques, and methods that any novice artist will need to begin a satisfying hobby or career in the arts. The imaginative, practical projects offered are accompanied by expert advice on many innovative approaches to drawing. The book covers techniques such as the mechanics of drawing, working in monochrome, and drawing in color. The next segment of the book is a comprehensive technique section which covers mixing pastels, using charcoal, layering a textured ground, graffito, and much more. It clearly demonstrates basic set up, preparation, first techniques, and step-by-step projects, and then moves on to more specialized projects that are clearly and simply explained so the reader may advance to a more sophisticated level. Lively and inspirational works by contemporary artists illustrate each skill, providing a constant source of motivation. Clear instruction and step-by-step photographs ensure that Drawing with Pencil and Pastel is both a visual delight and a foolproof guide to drawing with two versatile types of media.