{"product_id":"oil-pastel-materials-and-techniques-for-todays-artist-paperback","title":"Oil Pastel: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth D. Leslie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally back in print for a new generation of artists, Ken Leslie's \u003ci\u003eOil Pastel\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive instructional resource on this wonderfully rich and versatile medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vibrant and portable, oil pastels are ideal for making quick sketches, producing stunning finished works, and make a great auxiliary tool for artists working primarily in other media. Boasting an astonishing array of color, value, and texture, oil pastels can be layered, scraped, washed, blended, and scumbled to achieve a seemingly endless variety of effects ranging from delicate lines to gooey, impasto crusts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasily the most comprehensive oil pastel technique book available, Ken Leslie's \u003ci\u003eOil Pastel: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you everything you need to know to create striking work that is authentically yours. Skipping over the flashy tricks and gimmicks that palely imitate true artistic skill, Ken dives headlong into a lively and engaging discussion of every aspect of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith over 40 years' experience as a beloved teacher and collaborator, it's no wonder that every page of this book is jam-packed with substance and detail  Meticulous step-by-step demonstrations that accompany the sections on technique will show you how to use your pastels to achieve nearly any effect you desire. Ken can even teach you how to get a bright yellow to cover black  You will also have the chance to explore experimental approaches to oil pastel painting including, mixed media, 3-D constructions, unusual paper shapes, working with molten pastels, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for all skill levels, Oil Pastel's thorough overview of color theory and basic painting techniques will help beginners get off to a strong start while advanced readers will surely delight in learning to make custom homemade pastels and new handling techniques. Ken Leslie's exciting and supportive writing style will have you paging through this book time and time again for tips, reminders, and lessons you missed the first time around  With color images of technical demonstrations, comparisons, the author's work, as well as the work of over 40 other artists, \u003ci\u003eOil Pastel: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist\u003c\/i\u003e truly has something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44813351452774,"sku":"9781626541658","price":47.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/V2Z2QjhsclNBZ0swNUJtS3VpN2FrQT09.webp?v=1771768512","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/oil-pastel-materials-and-techniques-for-todays-artist-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}