Soft Pastel Art #1 : SteemCat
No, it’s not a bat! Definitely not an Avatar! It’s a cat. A SteemCat!
Soft Pastel is a chalk-like art material which is often used for coloring and portait sketchings. Because of its distinct texture, it is best for arts which requires smudging technique (color blending).
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmWJ3YBnufUjr87NArAwvb2UqLMNpnR9oxnmbGtEEUkgvz/image.png)
This is the second time I am doing a soft pastel art. The first time is a portrait sketch which I shared in my Introduction Post last week.
![received_1913268708690736.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRYHRuRtSYvrzRqEUeb5VBLNzv8VwLJCqvp6EXZCi7J7h/received_1913268708690736.png)
At the end of this post, I will reveal a great tip especially for beginners who want to explore soft pastel as an art medium.
Materials:
Brown Envelope, Soft Pastel, Soft Pastel Pencils, White Ink
Steps:
![1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPW1ngoNLfgd3CbDpcQGxchTDGZgSrXb3ApmivfgKAifD/1.jpg)
![2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmSuEX48eFBuQoia4VVRFHjza6rJ4gDbXPdpCEx4hbx88C/2.jpg)
![3.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWzQbJSym5fAYwJRoKoftrhG8RP9CWRYnG2PWa6v4X7Vn/3.jpg)
![4.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmVJJRwxFBwKFwKW6gnpcd39oSAYNwY7mL25D2PTKN9Ehn/4.jpg)
![5.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmegxLvn8VvGkoZktWAxnunzEoQ2dhy8rvQjw8qvt8dUgK/5.jpg)
![8.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmTiVL5vvvw6MsjfKWzeEmM9aQGjoujvxAd4tQ46r9bSGz/8.jpg)
![9.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQzyEsS1y5bjAt6cjYaE8eWnmhR7PhhLJnWe4L68RAR9C/9.jpg)
![10.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmWK4XYjbH3cGsfQBTMhnF9nGUpSTQ34DwD9uKTKqmUDgj/10.jpg)
![11.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNTLBxhY95ABkwwEQ2XMY71LQ2aGHYUaQCoH4Y7Q8aYCa/11.jpg)
![12.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmXGP64CQKZJ88ZijNtooRS5mA5aufLcrLM1Bi3ixw95UL/12.jpg)
![13.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYr2ut3YKSY4hgDuGqAXd58QunNNFFjEzhP1oLmJ6bCtF/13.jpg)
Here’s a quick Metamorphosis of SteemCat
![gifanime_2017.10.25_14.35.59.gif](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmYs8zPb4eR5Y7t6xyaEXRhV45GxN4BNRaYkF1YwyF7Dkq/gifanime_2017.10.25_14.35.59.gif)
Soft Pastel Art Tip Revelation
“Layering Technique”
![gifanime_2017.10.25_15.55.22.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUAWwRXJFJ2hDuAE9cNsvdZgXF8EzXzq1bg183HuvpBNy/gifanime_2017.10.25_15.55.22.gif)
Haven’t you noticed? I started layering (putting of colors) from the lightest color (white) to the darkest ones (dark blue and black). This technique is so useful especially when doing a portrait sketch.
It is easier to darken a light surface than to lighten the dark one. It will only create a gloomy combination of colors if you happen to choose the latter.
![gifanime_2017.10.25_16.04.30.gif](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmdgFzHKyPfoZYJpfrMg8kQ3KJjeGCTeH3kmGHsP5bggfN/gifanime_2017.10.25_16.04.30.gif)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://image.ibb.co/npqKbR/smaeunabs.jpg)
Wowowowowwww kintab ng mata. Ang galing!!!! :D upvote follow!!!
Salamat kabayan! Your artworks are amazing as well! Nakakabilib! :D
i love steemcat! well, i love all cats. lol. i noticed you on a samstone reply because of financial in your description and now because of art and kitties i have followed as well. feel free to follow back if you are so inclined. p.s. dont sell yourself short. you may be more than half amazing.
Thank you @xrelishx! You're definitely worth to follow as well :)
Maybe I going to change it from half to full amazing :) Thanks for the tip tho!
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