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Painting the Landscape in Pastel |  | Authors: Albert Handell, Anita West
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 111051
Media: Paperback
Pages: 128
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 9.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 0823039129
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.235
EAN: 9780823039128
ASIN: 0823039129
Publication Date: November 2000
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Known for his use of luminous color, Albert Handell, whose lush landscapes light up these pages, provides lucid instructions to help first-time pastelists achieve impressive results as soon as they begin working with the medium. After reviewing pastel supplies, the author discusses landscape composition and how to establish large shapes first, abstract certain areas, develop a focal point, work from dark to light, and capture the illusion of reality through color. Stepped demonstrations isolate specific landscape aspects, showing how the pastelist depicts skies, trees, buildings, water, rocks, woods, snow, and light.
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 Painting the landscape in pastels-Albert Handell June 26, 2001
T. Filarsky (United States)
66 out of 68 found this review helpful
I am a professional portrait artist who specializes in pastels so I am familiar with Albert Handell through several pastel magazines. He is a master at the western (ie:New Mexico, Arizona, etc.) landscapes with his remarkable color pallette of those regions! I don't think any pastelist paints rocks and trees better than this man. The writing style is a little elementary but the information is refreshingly straightforward, informative and easily understood. You won't find vague, ethereal wanderings from this guy! The many photos are clear and beautiful. His "step by step" sequences actually show the reader something useful and attainable.:-). This is a must have addition for the library of any pastel artist....
Another Winner from a Master! March 2, 2001
R. Mckinley
29 out of 31 found this review helpful
Albert Handell with Anita West has written the difinitive book on location painting in pastel. A visual masterpiece, each painting reproduced will excite anyone to get out on location and get to work. The text is informative and very straight forward. All of his books are keepers and this one is as well. He is the master of the medium and we should all be grateful he shares so much. Thank you Albert and Anita.
A wonderful Must Have for All Pastelists! October 23, 2000
31 out of 35 found this review helpful
Mr. Handell generously shares his great knowlege & know how. He simplifies & organizes the pastel palette, its so easy to be a plein air painter. I strongly reccomend this book as a bible for all pastelists.
New to Pastel and in awe! September 4, 2007
Y.George (North Carolina)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Though I paint in other mediums, I am new to pastels. This book is the only one I will ever need. The pictures are beautiful and lush. The instructions and explanations are simple to understand. Would heartily recommend this book to new or experienced artists.
Wonderful book March 8, 2008
S. C. Heller (San Luis Obispo, CA, USA)
I found it very informative, giving me new ideas to use in my art. Great pictures.
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