Capturing Personality In Pastel: How To Create Expression And Convey Character.

Author: Dennis Frost
Binding: Hardback
Published: Watson-Guptill Publications., 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner’s name and writing to FEP and title page.

Capturing Personality In Pastel: How To Create Expression And Convey Character presents a comprehensive guide for artists seeking to master the nuances of pastel portraiture. Dennis Frost instructs readers on fundamental techniques for rendering lifelike expressions and conveying the unique essence of a subject. The volume details methods for achieving depth, texture, and vibrant color, essential for bringing character to life on canvas. It illustrates practical approaches to capturing subtle emotions and individual traits, transforming simple likenesses into compelling works of art. This essential resource equips aspiring and experienced artists alike with the skills to infuse their pastel creations with genuine personality and profound character.