by Carol McIntyre on 1/13/2010 3:05:22 PM
Pastel painted with rubbing alcohol
This is a quick step but might be interesting to see and know about. After the first light layer of pastel is applied, I paint the pastel with rubbing alcohol using an old watercolor brush. Each color is painted carefully to try to prevent the colors from running into each other. The light colors are painted first and I have to change the alcohol to keep it clean. This process permanently stains the pastel paper. We artists call this the underpainting which is akin to a foundation.
I believe that I forgot to mention that I am painting on a sanded pastel paper specifically manufactured for professional artists. It has the feel of a very fine and soft sandpaper. The grit allows for the pastel to adher to the paper better than a regular piece of smooth drawing paper.
Now for some colors to be applied. Ready?
...to be continued.
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