An Incomplete Pastel Bibliography
(In no particular order)
By Ralph Meyer, Viking Press
ISBN 0-670-13666-2
In addition to other information on
art materials this book contains a comprehensive section on how pastels are
made.
American Master Drawings &
Watercolors
by Theodore E. Stebbins Jr.
A History of Works on Paper from Colonial Times to the Present
Harper & Rowe 1976
Methods of the Masters: Degas
by Trewin Copplestone
Brian Todd Pub. House Ltd (1990)
This book has an informative first chapter on the medium
Paint the Changing Seasons in Pastel
by Eliz. Mowry, PSA
North Light Books (1994)
If you are interested in pastel landscapes, master pastelist Elizabeth Mowry
clearly explains how with sixteen step-by-step demonstrations. Pastel is
perfect for painting the glory of the seasons. Whether you are new to the
medium or you’re a working pastelist ready to expand your horizons, with this
book you can have all outdoors at your fingertips.
Pastel Interpretations
Madlyn-Ann Woolwich, PSA
Capturing Light & Color with Pastel
by Doug Dawson, PSA
North Light (1991)
“Pastel is the single best medium for learning about color."
Includes: How to under paint with color; how to capture the movement and sparkle
of water; how to paint snow, how to create depth with pastels.
Creative Painting in Pastel
by Carole Katchen
North Light (1990)
Pastels can be used for virtually any style of painting. Twenty outstanding
pastel artists show how to master the colorful versatility of
the medium.
The Pastel Painter’s Solution Book
by David Cuthbert (1996)
North Light Books
50 Pastel painting problems and
how to solve them:
Inspirational and practical, this book answers some of the most common painting
problems.
The Art of Pastel Portraiture
Madlyn-Ann C. Woolwich, PSA (1996)
The Pastel Book
by Bill Creevy, PSA
Watson-Guptil (1991)
Materials and Techniques for Today’s Pastel Artist
The author defines the medium: “Color in a stick form, which the artist can use
to draw and paint simultaneously." Traditional pastelists who prefer soft
and hard pastels will find many useful techniques in this book with 24 step by
step demonstrations.
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Capturing Personality in Pastel
by Dennis Frost
Watson-Guptill(1982)
How to create expression and covey character.
Pastel is a wonderful medium for the portrait artist. Englishman, Dennis Frost
(1925-1982) explains how to use this quick, spontaneous medium to paint
credible facial expressions and enhance a subject’s essential characteristics
through controlled overstatement of texture and color.
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Pastel Painting Workshop
by Albert Handell, PSA Master & Leslie Trainor
Watson-Guptill (1981)
A complete guide for handling pastel and mixed media
Intuitive Composition
by Albert Handell, PSA Master & Leslie Trainor Handell
Watson-Guptill (1989)
A right-brain approach to achieving simplicity, harmony, and balance in your
paintings. Includes superb examples of pastel paintings by a master pastelist.
The Art of Pastel Painting
by Allan Flattmann, PSA -- Watson-Guptill (1987)
A comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pastel painting, with examples of
the layered technique - using alternating layers of pastel and workable
fixative.
Pastel
A Comprehensive Guide to Pastel Painting
Daniel Greene, PSA, NA
Watson-Guptill (1974)
This timeless book by one of America’s leading portrait painters and teachers offers a complete survey of pastel materials and techniques and takes the reader through every step in the development of a pastel painting.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
by Betty Edwards ---- St. Martins Press (1979)
A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence
For my students who say they “. . .can’t even draw a straight line," I recommend they use a straight edge - - - - and this book…. It can teach you to draw even though you feel you have little talent and doubt you could ever learn. If you are already drawing as a professional artist or as a student, this book will give you greater confidence in your ability and will deepen your artistic perceptions.
How to Draw What You See by Rudy De Reyna
Watson-Guptill (1996)
Starting with the fundamentals, each project is arranged so that one is
slightly more complex than the one before. This is one of the drawing books I
recommend to my students.
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