Author(s): Ian Sidaway

Craft

Whether you're a complete beginner or keen to improve your skills, Pastels in 10 Steps is sure to help you on your way to becoming a true artist. Spanning various elements of this popular art form, this amazing guide will take you through all the essential techniques needed to produce fantastic artworks. Simply follow the series of below steps to master your skill, paint individual elements of a still life arrangement, then put them all together to create a beautifully composed and executed masterpiece. Steps include: 1 Prepare good foundations 2 Hone your use of colour 3 Learn about linear techniques 4 Experiment with impasto 5 Master the art of blending and layering 6 Create textural effects 7 Use erasing and graffito 8 Explore background colour 9 Get to grips with composition 10 Learn how to bring it all together