Art Of Pastel Portraiture; Author: Woolwich, Madlyn-Ann C.; Author: Woolrich, Madlyn-Ann C.; Paperback

Author: Woolwich, Madlyn-Ann C.; Author: Woolrich, Madlyn-Ann C.
Paperback; 150 Colour Illustrations
144 pages
Published: November 1996
Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN: 0823039064

Pastel has long been considered an ideal medium for painting portraits. Here, noted pastelist Madlyn-Ann Woolwich calls on a group of outstanding artists to demonstrate the important elements that go into creating successful portraits in pastel. Luminous portraits throughout the book demonstrate an amazing range of styles, techniques, and approaches. 292 full-color illustrations.From the head vignette to the full figure, this is a survey of the materials, surfaces and techniques of the medium. Woolrich also focuses on the individual components of a portrait, and these are illustrated by the work of noted pastel artists.