Capturing the Light in Pastel

Synopsis of Capturing the Light in Pastel

«Capturing the Light in Pastel» is Lionel Aggett's pastel painting manual, published by David & Charles in hardback (128 pages, in English).

Practical guide to pastel painting focused on light: how to choose materials, select the subject and apply strokes to transfer the effects of natural and artificial light onto paper. Includes step-by-step examples and finished works, and explains how climate, geography, time of day and season influence light.

Part of the David & Charles Paint Pastel series, 1998 edition; the work was originally published in 1995.

For pastel painting enthusiasts who want to learn to capture light in landscapes and develop their own technique.