Pastel Innovations unit:each 88 format fits comfortably on

88 format fits comfortably on a work surface alongside your drawing tools

with clear instruction on building forms through layered washes rather than heavy detail

Textured bristles grip pigment and medium differently than smooth synthetic brushes

Spiral binding keeps sheets flat during work

Hair-thin lines for delicate facial features

Pastel Innovations unit:each 88 format fits comfortably onHow to create luminous underlayers, when printmaking elements enhance rather than overwhelm, which surfaces amplify texture without fighting your marks. The 160 page format provides room for process details that matter, not just what to do, but why certain sequences work and others don't. Emerson teaches from practical experience, showing how historical techniques adapt to contemporary materials and studio realities. You learn to layer monoprints