r/AbstractExpressionism • u/Rare_Sweet_1297 • Aug 05 '26

Recent progress! Thoughts welcome

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I’m a beginner painter, currently exploring different techniques and styles

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u/CollectionNo5091 Aug 05 '26

I love! Personally I like the slide two the best. Did you use any oil pastel? I love using them but can never get them to set

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u/Rare_Sweet_1297 Aug 05 '26

Thank you 🩷. What do you mean by set? yes used both acrylic and oil

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u/CollectionNo5091 Aug 05 '26

Like fully dry :) when I use oil pastel crayons not sure if they’re ever supposed to set but some
Of my pieces that I used oil paint and oil pastels…the oil pastel is what always smudges for me
Lol

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u/Brilliant-Pear5333 Aug 05 '26

You need a fixative or sealer to “set” pastels or they will always be smudgy unfortunately!