Landscapes in Pastel (20)

Paul Hardy illustrates the versatility of pastels, showing how to create an exciting range of effects - from the soft, subtle tones of an early morning to the strong, dynamic impression of a stormy landscape. Simple skills are developed using a series of clear step-by-step photographs and advice is given on how to capture mood, atmosphere, sunlight, shadows and more.

Contents include trees, foliage, rivers, lakes, mountains and skies.

Paul Hardy studied architecture at Bristol University and Columbia Pacific University. After graduating, he became Assistant to the Architect/Surveyor at Exeter Cathedral. He went on to become a Methodist Minister in South Africa, USA and the UK. Although retired, Paul has not lost touch with his architectural roots and is author of several ‘City Profiles’ and 'The Care and Preservation of English Medieval Cathedrals and Churches'. He spends his time painting, writing and holding regular demonstrations at Art Societies and schools. He also demonstrates for a major art material supplier and has produced two videos on pastel and watercolour techniques. Paul is also an exhibition judge at regional and local level. A member of various Art Societies, he has exhibited his work widely throughout the UK and some of his paintings are held in international private collections. Paul Hardy lives in Exeter.