Скачать или смотреть The Amazing Fusion Of Alcohol And Soft Pastel - A Game-changing Technique!

This fusion is indeed a real game-changer for artists who want to push the limits of pastel!

By using alcohol (usually 70% or 90% isopropyl alcohol) on dry pastel, you transform the powder into a kind of fluid paint. Here's why this technique is revolutionary:

Permanent undercoats: Alcohol fixes the pigments in the paper fibers, creating a solid base that does not saturate the "grain". You can then add layers of detail on top without the colors mixing in a muddy way according to the Jackson's Art tutorials.

Watercolor effects: You get transparent washes and gradients impossible to make dry, while keeping the incredible vibrancy of pastel.

Instant drying: Unlike water, alcohol evaporates in a few seconds, allowing you to continue working almost immediately.

It is a technique particularly popular with landscapers to block large masses of colors before moving on to textured finishes.

Do you want to know what type of specific paper (such as Pastelmat) is essential to prevent your support from going with alcohol?