Instructional books on the techniques of working with oil pastel and/or soft pastel.

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Oil Pastel: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist
by Kenneth Leslie

Oil Pastel for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Painter
by John Elliot

The Pastel Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist
by Bill Creevy

Creative Painting With Pastel
by Carole Katchen

Pastel School : A Practical Guide to Drawing With Pastels
by Hazel Harrison

Pastel for the Serious Beginner
by Larry Blovits

All About Techniques in Pastel
Parramon's Editorial Team

The Art of Pastel Portraiture
by Madlyn-Ann C. Woolwich

Master Strokes : A Step-By-Step Guide to Using the Techniques of the Masters for Pastels
by Hazel Harrison

Pastel Painting Techniques :
17 Pastel Painting Projects Illustrated Step-By-Step With Advice on Materials & Techniques
by Guy Roddon

The Beginner's Guide Pastels : A Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Techniques and Materials
by Angela Cair

Pastel Workbook: A Complete Course in Ten Lessons
by Jackie Simmonds

Color Mixing Bible
by Ian Sidaway

Pastels Workshop
by Jackie Simmonds

Painting the Landscape in Pastel
by Albert Handell