A step-by-step course in pastel drawing and coloration, and instructions for developing your own personal style. Perfect both for the beginner and the more advanced artist, from getting started to achieving excellence with pastels. Projects include charcoal and pastel houses, a bunch of flowers with a textured ground, a sgraffito landscape, and a monochrome portrait of a man's face. Includes information about all the latest materials, equipment and techniques, and packed with practical guidance on how to treat classical subjects, from landscapes and flowers to portraits and still lifes.