How to Tame Pastel: Complete Course by Elena Tatkina

Pastel is gentle strokes and soft shades, filled with lightness, depth, and drama. In the hands of different artists, it acquires individual notes that fill the painting with life. In her book, Elena Tatkina – graphic artist, teacher at "Kalacheva... school" – presents 17 step-by-step lessons that will help you find your approach to creating smoky paintings. Through the master classes, you will learn to feel pastel, understand it, and apply it in a way that makes your paintings appear weightless and magical. You will be able to create your work in a unique technique, using bright combinations and presenting it in an interesting format. The author shares knowledge that will help you comfortably master drawing skills, find inspiration, and free yourself from distracting thoughts during the time of creativity. You have every chance of becoming that artist who will inspire others with your airy works.