<b>The latest tips and techniques for working with pastels - in full color</b><p>Pastels offer bright colors, a great level of portability, and no drying time - plus they're relatively inexpensive and can be used to draw and paint on almost any surface. <i>Pastels For Dummies</i> covers the many aspects of this exciting medium, from the fundamentals of choosing the right materials to step-by-step projects, including landscapes, abstracts, and portraits. Inside you'll find hands-on, easy-to-follow exercises and attractive full-color artwork.<ul><li>Presents drawing, painting, and shading techniques and styles in an easy-to-understand format<li>Accessible to artists of all levels</ul><p>Discover your inner artist with <i>Pastels For Dummies</i> and make your artwork come alive!