This book is part of a series which aims to provide inspirational help to all aspiring artists in various mediums. Each book is written by an acknowledged expert and includes easy to follow techniques, tips on materials, suggestions for experimentation, and exercises to develop confidence and skills. This step-by-step practical guide to pastel techniques shows how its special qualities can be used to the full, offering inspiration for the more experienced artist and a start for the beginner. Pastel is a versatile medium which can achieve the subtlest gradations of colour and yet still respond to the most vigorous of handling. Lionel Aggett is a contributor to the Artist's and Illustrator's Magazine.