Abstract Soft Pastel Painting

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Abstract soft pastel painting.

Expressions in mixed media by northlight books and a series of videos on creating abstract art. One set of somewhat firm pastels and one set of much softer sticks. This painting is painted in both fluid and heavybody acrylic paints. Although there are many great methods to start a pastel painting the method i ll show and explain here is my personal favorite because it works wonderfully to create those loose vague and drippy edges but still allows for setting up distinct initial shapes.

Apr 29 2013 explore sara raintree s board art pastel painting demos followed by 121 people on pinterest. As with so many things in painting it comes down to what you enjoy doing with your pastels. I apologize for the length. 3 responses to soft pastel in abstract art susan love love love this painting.

Maggie price on surfaces for pastel painting 2. I m a relative newbie to painting started about 18 months ago and i have recently been surprised to find myself drawn to and creating nonrepresentational art for the first time. I am the author of abstract art painting. Each of these pastel techniques can be used on their own or combined to produce a pastel painting.

Sale price 24 67 24 67 32 90 original price 32 90 25 off. Try purchasing two pastel sets. The pastel medium is especially ideal for creating such a loose edited block in approach for a painting. This is a recent pastel painting titled above it all that i filmed while working on it.

Oct 26 2013 explore kitty rowe s board abstract pastel artists on pinterest. My abstract pastels have won awards from international artist magazine pastel society of america and the international association of pastel societies. Lots of water is used during. Deborah secor on materials for pastel.

Remember to try each pastel technique with different pastels hard semi soft and soft as each gives a slightly different result as will the various pastel brands. Combine firm and soft pastels. You ll find that working soft pastels over hard pastels is a time tested method that s a good way to begin. There is no right or wrong way.

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