Abstract Pastel Painting Techniques

Outside or inside it doesn t matter but i have to have enough room to move around the piece.

Abstract pastel painting techniques.

Oct 26 2013 explore kitty rowe s board abstract pastel artists on pinterest. 5 easy abstract painting techniques for beginners. These are great tips for hobbyists and budding abstract artists. My abstract pastels have won awards from international artist magazine pastel society of america and the international association of pastel societies.

Expressions in mixed media by northlight books and a series of videos on creating abstract art. This is a recent pastel painting titled above it all that i filmed while working on it. Materials used in this video. Using fluid acrylics and thinning them with water or a flow medium will greatly help the process.

The simplest way to use a pastel is to draw with the end holding it as you would a pencil or pen. The harder you press the more pastel you ll be putting down on the sheet. Then choose another and another layering and blending in an intuitive way. The resultant line has great expression conveying a sense of the gesture you made.

I used an underpainting of fluid acrylic. Channel your inner jackson pollack and attempt the splattering technique to create abstract masterpieces. My first you tube video of a few of my current pastels. You can either drip from above or flick your wet brush to get a spray of paint.

I apologize for the length. Alter the thickness of the line by varying the pressure you re applying to the pastel.