Abstract Soft Pastel Painting

As with so many things in painting it comes down to what you enjoy doing with your pastels.

Abstract soft pastel painting.

Deborah secor on materials for pastel. I am the author of abstract art painting. You ll find that working soft pastels over hard pastels is a time tested method that s a good way to begin. Try purchasing two pastel sets.

See more ideas about abstract art inspiration art. Sale price 24 67 24 67 32 90 original price 32 90 25 off. I apologize for the length. Apr 29 2013 explore sara raintree s board art pastel painting demos followed by 121 people on pinterest.

See more ideas about pastel painting painting demo pastel. Oct 26 2013 explore kitty rowe s board abstract pastel artists on pinterest. This painting is painted in both fluid and heavybody acrylic paints. There is no right or wrong way.

Each of these pastel techniques can be used on their own or combined to produce a pastel painting. One set of somewhat firm pastels and one set of much softer sticks. Burnt orange and pink abstract art print large wall art for bedroom soft pastel abstract painting victoriatelier. Expressions in mixed media by northlight books and a series of videos on creating abstract art.

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. The pastel medium is especially ideal for creating such a loose edited block in approach for a painting. I used an underpainting of fluid acrylic. Lots of water is used during.

3 responses to soft pastel in abstract art susan love love love this painting. Combine firm and soft pastels. 5 out of 5 stars 1 122 1 122 reviews. 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.

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.