Abstract Soft Pastel Painting

You ll find that working soft pastels over hard pastels is a time tested method that s a good way to begin.

Abstract soft pastel painting.

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. This is a recent pastel painting titled above it all that i filmed while working on it. As with so many things in painting it comes down to what you enjoy doing with your pastels. Combine firm and soft pastels.

Lots of water is used during. The pastel medium is especially ideal for creating such a loose edited block in approach for a painting. 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. Maggie price on surfaces for pastel painting 2.

Apr 29 2013 explore sara raintree s board art pastel painting demos followed by 121 people on pinterest. 3 responses to soft pastel in abstract art susan love love love this painting. One set of somewhat firm pastels and one set of much softer sticks. Oct 26 2013 explore kitty rowe s board abstract pastel artists on pinterest.

Expressions in mixed media by northlight books and a series of videos on creating abstract art. Try purchasing two pastel sets. See more ideas about abstract art inspiration art. I used an underpainting of fluid acrylic.

Deborah secor on materials for pastel. My abstract pastels have won awards from international artist magazine pastel society of america and the international association of pastel societies. See more ideas about pastel painting painting demo pastel. There is no right or wrong way.

Sale price 24 67 24 67 32 90 original price 32 90 25 off. I am the author of abstract art painting. 5 out of 5 stars 1 122 1 122 reviews. 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.