"Pastel Pointers" is compiled from Richard McKinley's Pastel Pointers popular blog as well as "Pastel Journal" columns and some new material. Readers will enjoy painting with pastel, from getting started to finishing techniques and everything in between. This book is loaded with key insights into the whole process, illustrated by large, beautiful art and gallery pieces throughout. The tone of the book is both practical, such as the proper use of specific materials, and reflective, such as focusing on the emotions behind making art. Readers will also enjoy an informative bonus 30-minute DVD workshop by Richard McKinley on painting landscapes in pastel.

About the Author

Richard McKinley has written a weekly blog for The Pastel Journal titled Pastel Pointers since 2007. He's taught and participated in many workshops around the country and the world for over 20 years. His work is shown in galleries and he has also been published in A Painters Guide to Design and Pure Color, the Best of Pastel.