AliveColors is a powerful image editor compatible with AKVIS plugins. In this video tutorial, you will learn how to create a colorful pastel painting using AliveColors image editor, AKVIS Pastel plugin, and AKVIS Sketch plugin.

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How to Create a Pastel Artwork Using AKVIS Plugins & AliveColors

Open an image in pastel image editor.

Create two copies of the Background Layer: Layers -> Duplicate...

Name the first layer "Pastel". Name the second layer "Sketch".

Select the "Pastel" layer.

Launch AKVIS Pastel plugin: Effects -> AKVIS -> AKVIS Pastel.

The processing starts automatically. The result will be shown in the Quick Preview window.

Select the AKVIS Fresco preset in the Presets list.

Click the Run button to process the entire image.

Activate the Stroke Direction tool and draw guiding lines to set the direction of strokes.

Click Run to re-start the image processing.

Apply the result.

Select the "Sketch" layer.

Launch AKVIS Sketch plugin: Effects -> AKVIS -> AKVIS Sketch.

We use the Maestro style.

Increase Shadows, Charcoal, and Watercolor parameters.

Run processing and apply the result.

Experiment with blend modes. We use the Multiply blend mode. Adjust the Opacity.

Enjoy the result!