Selected from among the numerous artists Jack Richeson has come to know through
many years working in the art materials industry, these artists represent some
of the greats in the present-day world of art. While the work of some of these
artists may be familiar, a number of lesser-know great masters are also honored
in these pages.
The variety of mediums, styles and subjects in this book illustrates the range
of possibilities in today’s art world, and the mastery of these painters
will inspire collectors, artists and art students everywhere.
The Amazing Artists in this book push pastel to new heights of innovation
and creativity in paintings ranging from traditional subjects to abstract interpretations
of everyday life. You’ll delight in chapters that feature landscapes,
still life, figures, faces, light, reflections and shadows.
Explore new ways of working with color and texture, or simply admire each
artist’s mastery of pastel. Pure Color casts a new light on a medium
that is undergoing a renaissance.