Abstraction with Paint Sticks

by Lydia

Community Manager Lydia will show you how to create easy abstract scenes or backgrounds.

Supplies

  • Paint sticks

  • Vellum or similar

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Tape down a piece of matte film or vellum.

  2. Step 2

    Add a layer of paint stick, blending colors while they are wet.

  3. Step 3

    Dry the piece in between layers.

  4. Step 4

    Continue building up layers. Use a craft knife along the edge of the tape before removing it.

  5. Step 5

    Finish the project

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Abstraction with Paint Sticks. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

I recently purchased some paint sticks and they are so much fun to use!! thanks for the demo!!
craftymomto2  |  Wed Apr 15, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Where can I get a complete list of supplies for this and other of the recent techniques I've been seeing lately?
jeanne3579  |  Wed Apr 15, 2026 at 9:11 AM

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