A total of 20 pastel artists to demonstrate the versatility of pastels in this book. It provides step-by-step instructions on a wide range of pastel painting techniques. The author argues that pastels are becoming more widely used by artists as they are a medium suited equally well for the beginner or the more accomplished artist who may want to try something different. In addition to the wide variety of styles and approaches featured here, there is information on materials, under-painting, light, colour and composition.