Abstract Pastel Painting Techniques

Creative layering techniques for abstract painting genady arkhipau.

Abstract pastel painting techniques.

Using fluid acrylics and thinning them with water or a flow medium will greatly help the process. My first you tube video of a few of my current pastels. This is a recent pastel painting titled above it all that i filmed while working on it. See more ideas about abstract art inspiration art.

These are great tips for hobbyists and budding abstract artists. Channel your inner jackson pollack and attempt the splattering technique to create abstract masterpieces. The resultant line has great expression conveying a sense of the gesture you made. You can either drip from above or flick your wet brush to get a spray of paint.

I used an underpainting of fluid acrylic. I apologize for the length. Outside or inside it doesn t matter but i have to have enough room to move around the piece. 5 easy abstract painting techniques for beginners.

Materials used in this video. Expressions in mixed media by northlight books and a series of videos on creating abstract art. Alter the thickness of the line by varying the pressure you re applying to the pastel. 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. I am the author of abstract art painting.