Balancing between realism and abstract digital art

In this video we'll take a look at how to balance a painting between a realistic depiction of the subject and an abstract representation. We'll cover 3 tips on adding some abstract elements to a digital pastel in Procreate. Also about a third of the way through the video you get to see through my glasses! 🤓
I'll be using the pastel brush set from the Ultimate Brush Toolbox:
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And the pastel effects from the Ultimate Art Effects Toolbox:
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The reference image that I used for the drawing can be found here:
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[@ElijahH7101]

Awesome video, Nathan! Thanks for the surprise of posting this video. I definitely needed some art inspiration and something to try an make me smile lately.

[@NathanBrownArt]

Ah that's great to hear Elijah. Glad it came at the right time. Thanks as always for the support! 😊

[@RebazJoanroy]

Once more a very great video explaining some great approach and technique you use. Thanks a lot for sharing

[@NathanBrownArt]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@scarlethp.a.7256]

Wow!! Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@NathanBrownArt]

Thanks for watching, and for the comment! 😊

[@robzartworx]

Fantastic video, thanx so much Nathan ❤

[@NathanBrownArt]

You bet! Thanks Robz!! 🙌

[@Ramandeep-sz3mo]

Great tutorial as always, Nathan! Such a fantastic piece of art. I’ve never tried pastel brushes, but i’m gonna give them a try :)

[@NathanBrownArt]

Awesome! Give them a try... They're a lot of fun and super "texturey". 😄

[@traceygarner4882]

Thank you so much Nathan, Awsome as always

[@NathanBrownArt]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment 😊