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Exploring Abstraction with Pastel
Introduction to Abstraction
Introduction from Debora Stewart (1:35)
A Guide to Creating Abstract Art
Intuitive and Expressive Painting
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Materials for Abstract Pastels
Introduction to Materials (6:26)
Pastels (14:07)
Pastels (13:17)
Selecting Pastel Papers
Choose the Right Surface for Pastels
Create Your Own Sanded Surface (12:20)
Sample Pack of Pastel Surfaces (4:03)
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Loosening Up and Working Expressively
Intro to Loosening Up (1:40)
Loosening Up with Expressive Marks (8:42)
Mark Making with Soft Pastels (8:37)
Emotions and States of Mind (10:39)
Music and Intuition (2:26)
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Color and Pastels
Intro to Color (3:21)
The Color Wheel
Color Wheel and Pastel
Arrange Pastels in Value and Complementary color scheme
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Step by Step Process
Introduction (2:52)
loosening up with a photo
Using Photos (28:43)
Thumbnail to Color Study (8:02)
Fluid Acrylic Underpainting (4:49)
Draw on the Underpainting (5:22)
Apply Clear Gesso or Primer (3:03)
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Applying Pastels
Color and Pastel Choices (2:53)
Creating the Pastel
Evaluating and Bringing the Work to a Conclusion (4:26)
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Additional Ideas for Abstract Pastels
Experiment (2:39)
Generating Ideas for Abstracts (9:37)
Try a Non-Objective Diptych
Generate Four Ideas at One Time
Keep It Simple
Evaluating Your Abstract
How Do You Know When You Are Finished (7:41)
Using the Elements of Art to Evaluate Your Abstract
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