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Raw Colour with Pastels Those looking for a practical guide to color theory or pastel drawing techniques may be disappointed with Raw Colour with Pastels…or pleasantly surprised. Surprised because, although not your traditional how-to book, readers will nevertheless learn a great deal about color theory and drawing with pastels, but they will do so in the context of one artist's exploration and description of his process. For award-winning artist Mark Leach, color is at the center of what makes art, art. Color has the power to evoke an emotional, even physiological, response. As an artist, Leach sees his purpose as crafting the chaos of color we see all around us into something harmonious and beautiful. He has found pastel to be the best medium for creating his landscapes, which have been referred to as evocative abstractions. Leach writes, "Pastel is nearly all pigment-colour at its purest. The powdery texture reflects light in all directions, bringing paintings alive. For the artist, pastel is a joy to work with, for it brings out the best of both drawing and painting skills. Line and colour become one." Throughout this excellent book, readers are treated to examples of Leach's work; insightful ideas on the artistic process; and solid instruction on working with pastels. Chapter topics include light, form and texture; understanding the color wheel; making composition sketches; painting from sketchbooks and photographs; and more. Leach's goal is to teach and inspire by sharing his passion for color as he expresses it through the medium of pastel. He achieves his goal admirably in Raw Colour with Pastels.
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