Abstract Pastel Painting Techniques

The simplest way to use a pastel is to draw with the end holding it as you would a pencil or pen.

Abstract pastel painting techniques. Oct 26 2013 explore kitty rowe s board abstract pastel artists on pinterest. I am the author of abstract art painting. 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.

Alter the thickness of the line by varying the pressure you re applying to the pastel. My first you tube video of a few of my current pastels. Outside or inside it doesn t matter but i have to have enough room to move around the piece. Channel your inner jackson pollack and attempt the splattering technique to create abstract masterpieces.

I used an underpainting of fluid acrylic. You can either drip from above or flick your wet brush to get a spray of paint. My abstract pastels have won awards from international artist magazine pastel society of america and the international association of pastel societies. Using fluid acrylics and thinning them with water or a flow medium will greatly help the process.

The harder you press the more pastel you ll be putting down on the sheet. I apologize for the length. 5 easy abstract painting techniques for beginners. Creative layering techniques for abstract painting genady arkhipau.

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.