INTRODUCTION TO PASTELS, Michael Wright, HB 1st 1993. Artist painting materials

The Art SchoolINTRODUCTION TO PASTELSby Michael Wrightin association with The Royal Academy of Arts

First edition published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 1993

Ex-public-library hardback with paper dustcover plus library-fitted plastic overcover and matching glossy illustrated hardback cover underneath.

22.5 x 28.5 cm, 72 pages, with colour illustrations throughout the text.

The marks of previous library use are as follows (see pictures):

Small catalogue sticker at the bottom of the spineFront flysheet torn out (the main reason for listing the book as being in Good condition, rather than Very Good)Highland Libraries withdrawn stamp on the half title pageHighland Libraries catalogue sticker on the title page, overstamped as withdrawn

The plastic overcover remains tight and complete with no more than very minor handling wear. As such it represents a positive asset to the book.

The paper dustcover has been very well protected with little sign of handling wear at all.

The glossy illustrated hardback cover underneath has been similarly very well protected, with no more than minor shelfwear around the exposed edges.

The binding remains fully secure with no loose or detached pages.

Apart from the library stamps, etc noted above, the inside of the book is unmarked and the contents remain in very good, clean condition throughout.

CONTENTS

PastelA brief historySoft pastelsOther pastel typesEquipmentOil pastelSelecting coloursGallery of pastel typesRange of papersTextures and coloursTexturing paperGallery of supportsWays of workingCapturing an imageCompositionGallery of compositionSketching with pastelBlending coloursWarm tints, cool shadesScumblingFeatheringDry washExploring textureGallery of techniquesUsing oil pastelSoft pastel and waterCharcoal and soft pastelGallery of mixed mediaThinking bigPreserving and framing

Glossary

Index

Acknowledgements

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