Pastel (Barron's Art Handbooks)

Purple Series: This book shows the entire array of pastel colors available to artists, and describes methods of mixing and shading to produce every gradation of color visible to the eye.

About the series:
These pocket-size volumes make good reference guides for art teachers and students. They are heavily illustrated in color, and are filled with descriptions, technical details, and instructional information. Books fall into four categories. Purple Series books explain art media and techniques. Red Series books describe different art genres and effects. Green Series books illustrate art tools and theory. Yellow Series books recount art history and art movements.