Chalk Pastel Techniques For Beginners

by Sulet Hofmeyr

Overview

Chalk pastels are one of the oldest art mediums and is really easy to work with. It provides us with vibrant colors and a dry medium closest to painting in techniques. Chalk pastels also lend itself to easy combination with other art mediums like watercolors. The possibilities are endless. If you need to develop some freedom in your artworks, chalk pastels are one of the best art mediums to help you achieve that freedom.
In this book you will find illustrated examples, step by step illustrated demonstrations and exercises introducing you to the simple techniques of this wonderful and versatile art medium.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940152585971
Publisher:	Sulet Hofmeyr
Publication date:	03/02/2015
Series:	At the tip of a pencil art series for beginners
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Sulet Hofmeyr earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa. She added to this a diploma in Graphic Design and a diploma in Fine Arts. She started out twelve years ago by giving informal art lessons to children and now runs her own informal art school where she gives art courses to beginners between the ages of fourteen and seventy. Over the years, she developed an art course for beginners that focuses on building creative, artistic and overall confidence by teaching the basic skills and techniques of art. The course she developed was recently introduced to adults with mental and physical challenges in Cape Town in the form of art therapy sessions, with amazing results.