The Encyclopedia of Pastel TechniquesA new, up to date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional artist Judy Martin. Many manuals on pastel painting take for granted the use of traditional soft pastels, a dry medium that provides the richness and variety of paint colours. Soft pastel is certainly the most versatile and widely used, but the modern range of materials includes other pastel types that have their own specific purpose. In this exhaustive A Z