This comprehensive, 64-page book offers in-depth instruction on creating vibrant paintings with the often overlooked but versatile medium, oil pastel. A relatively new fine-art medium, oil pastel is inexpensive and may be used directly in dry form with minimal setup and easy clean up, so beginners can get started right away! The book opens with a thorough introduction to basic oil pastel tools and techniques. Then, artist-author Nathan Rohlander shows aspiring artists how to render a wide range of subjects—from flowers and animals to landscapes and portraits—with simple, step-by-step demonstrations and stunning illustrations.

Oil Pastel Step by Step (Artist's Library)

Arts & Photography

Rohlander, Nathan

Drawing

Walter Foster

The velvety strokes of pastel have enchanted fine artists for more than a century. From airy strokes to bold marks and soft hues to vibrant shades, the versatility of pastel makes it suitable for a wide range of subjects and moods. Now anyone can experience this multi-dimensional medium with The Art of Pastel. Inside this comprehensive guide, five artists provide instruction for using soft, hard, and oil pastel—each sharing his or her unique approach. From portraits and landscapes to rich floral scenes, this book contains a wealth of inspiring images that artists can re-create step by step.

The Art of Pastel: Discover Techniques for Creating Beautiful Works of Art in Pastel

Baggetta, Marla

Schneider, William

Walter Foster Publishing

Still lifes are particularly rewarding because the artist controls all aspects of the process, from subject selection and placement to scene lighting. In Still Lifes, three accomplished show readers how to approach this specialized genre as they demonstrate how to re-create a number of charming still life paintings in acrylic and oil, step by simple step.

Oil & Acrylic: Still Lifes: Discover techniques for painting traditional scenes-step by step (How to Draw & Paint)

Tavonatti, Mia

Swimm, Tom

Zimmermann, Caroline

Painting

This guide makes it easy for aspiring artists to learn the classical approach to drawing the figure. Beginning with a study of human anatomy, accomplished artist and instructor Nathan Rohlander guides readers through proportion, gesture drawing, posing the model, laying in proportions, building up values, adding details, and more. Step-by-step projects allow readers to practice as they learn. The book also features a section on troubleshooting and a number of famous works for extra encouragement and inspiration.

Drawing: The Figure: Learn the classical approach to drawing the human form-step by step (How to Draw & Paint)

Drawing the human head is often considered the most challenging but rewarding drawing subject. To take away some of the challenge, this book breaks down the process of drawing the head into easy steps and stages. In Drawing: The Head, accomplished artist Nathan Rohlander guides readers through the classical approach to drawing, from the initial “block in” stage to details and finishing touches.

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