Keep Your Pastel Painting Fresh with an Alcohol Underpainting!

Isn't that blank painting surface intimidating? Join me in this tutorial where I demonstrate the technique of an "Alcohol Underpainting" with Pastel painting. This is a wonderful way to initiate a loose and fresh beginning to your painting.

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UArt 400 Sanded Pastel Paper: https://shrsl.com/42y96
Various Soft Pastels / This set is a great set for beginners / Sennelier 120 Paris Collection:
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