Abstract Pastel Painting Techniques

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Abstract pastel painting techniques.

My abstract pastels have won awards from international artist magazine pastel society of america and the international association of pastel societies. Creative layering techniques for abstract painting genady arkhipau. Expressions in mixed media by northlight books and a series of videos on creating abstract art. My first you tube video of a few of my current pastels.

5 easy abstract painting techniques for beginners. The simplest way to use a pastel is to draw with the end holding it as you would a pencil or pen. See more ideas about abstract art inspiration art. Oct 26 2013 explore kitty rowe s board abstract pastel artists on pinterest.

These are great tips for hobbyists and budding abstract artists. I used an underpainting of fluid acrylic. Then choose another and another layering and blending in an intuitive way. Channel your inner jackson pollack and attempt the splattering technique to create abstract masterpieces.

I am the author of abstract art painting. You can either drip from above or flick your wet brush to get a spray of paint. The harder you press the more pastel you ll be putting down on the sheet. Alter the thickness of the line by varying the pressure you re applying to the pastel.

This is a recent pastel painting titled above it all that i filmed while working on it. Using fluid acrylics and thinning them with water or a flow medium will greatly help the process.