One Hundred Keys to Great Pastel Painting

The book really uses 100 points to help you jumpstart into beginner's pastel painting. It's a handy book that allows you to carry around to read just to buy time while waiting for somebody or travelling on the subway. Good convenient size to carry around. Minimal text but enhanced with clear pictorial examples. Makes for easy reading and also a logical sequence for developing the skills in pastels. Good coverage on materials needed, techniques to use, review of Master's works, specific tips on composition types.