I love the comparison❤️. I am amazed that white can be added on top of color, so cool. I really enjoy your videos, I would prefer no background music, for me it is distracting. Now, I will buy some Pastelmat.
You made me a believer in Stonehenge a couple of years ago and left Bristol for my colored pencils. Thanks again for the comparisons and your soothing voice!
Another wonderful video Sandy thankyou once again. I'd love to see how you finish your owl piece. I'll definitely be checking out your classes as soon as I can!
So interesting to see how much difference the paper can make. Now I need to draw a lollipop. The biggest challenge will be to draw it before some sweet-toothed grandchild eats it. I go check out those bird classes, too.
I use Stonehenge paper when I know I’m going to do a commissioned piece, gift, or a piece that has meaning for me. All other “cheaper” paper I use for random drawing or practice. But Stonehenge for me is the best paper for colored pencil.
"A Sweet Thanks" "Your comment left a sweet taste on my day" "Cheery comment!" "I'm a sucker for sweet thoughts" "What sweet flavor your kindness brings to my day (channel, life, etc.)
Dang, the post was all purple and yellow? That's impressive. Thanks for confirming my choice of Stonehenge white paper. I've got one piece of Pastelmat that I purchased open stock, but haven't advanced enough to feel good about using it. Someday...say, have you tried charcoal paper for colored pencils? As a two-week personal challenge, I bought a set of 12 cheap Staedtler pencils and used them exclusively across a variety of exercises. I had great results with the cheaper pencils on Strathmore charcoal paper, which isn't too expensive if I recall. Might make a good option for folks on a budget. Thanks so much for your high quality content.
Sandy, can I ask a personal-ish question? Did you go to art school, or are you self-taught? How did you move from "amateur" to selling your art? I've seen you use many mediums; what medium is your favorite to work with? 💛😊
Hi Melissa! I do have a college degree in art; trained as an illustrator and graphic designer. I quit the 9 to 5 design world almost 11 years ago, and went from being steeped in crafting to figure out that wasn't challenging enough to keep me interested, so started going beyond. Watercolor might be my favorite, unless it's pencil that week. Or pastel.... or....well yeah. I like trying new things all the time so I bounce around! :)
This is a great video. I have not used colored pencils on pastelmat but sure do love it for pastels. Now I want to give it a try. I noticed you were mainly using Faber Castell Polychromos, do you feel Prismacolor Premier would work on Pastelmat? Thanks for all your wonderful videos.
I had used a bunch of my Prismacolors for some of the other bird drawings and was pretty much out of black… So rather than another trip to the store I just switched to Polychromos 🤣
Looks like she’s using Faber Castell polychromos set. And I saw that she was using white Caren D’Ache pencil. Most artists and myself ofc, use a mix of pencils. I use mostly my polychromes & Caren D’Ache. They are expensive. But less pricey pencils are Derwent & Prismacolor.
Thank you for the in-depth paper comparison. It was very informative. I’d love to see the owl video! Can’t wait to check out the bird classes.
You are so welcome!
That was fabulous! And so interesting seeing the differences. I would love to see the finishing of the owl please and thank you
You got it!
I love the comparison❤️. I am amazed that white can be added on top of color, so cool. I really enjoy your videos, I would prefer no background music, for me it is distracting. Now, I will buy some Pastelmat.
Wow it’s really good shading.. so good 😊
You made me a believer in Stonehenge a couple of years ago and left Bristol for my colored pencils. Thanks again for the comparisons and your soothing voice!
Another wonderful video Sandy thankyou once again. I'd love to see how you finish your owl piece.
I'll definitely be checking out your classes as soon as I can!
Thank you so much!
So interesting to see how much difference the paper can make. Now I need to draw a lollipop. The biggest challenge will be to draw it before some sweet-toothed grandchild eats it. I go check out those bird classes, too.
lolol i have a whole bag of lollipops i don't want, i'll mail you some! heehee.
Yes, would love to see the owl finished. Interesting comparison … thanks! ❤️🇨🇦
I use Stonehenge paper when I know I’m going to do a commissioned piece, gift, or a piece that has meaning for me. All other “cheaper” paper I use for random drawing or practice. But Stonehenge for me is the best paper for colored pencil.
Love it too!
I love this video! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
"A Sweet Thanks"
"Your comment left a sweet taste on my day"
"Cheery comment!"
"I'm a sucker for sweet thoughts"
"What sweet flavor your kindness brings to my day (channel, life, etc.)
nice ideas, thank you!
Dang, the post was all purple and yellow? That's impressive. Thanks for confirming my choice of Stonehenge white paper. I've got one piece of Pastelmat that I purchased open stock, but haven't advanced enough to feel good about using it. Someday...say, have you tried charcoal paper for colored pencils? As a two-week personal challenge, I bought a set of 12 cheap Staedtler pencils and used them exclusively across a variety of exercises. I had great results with the cheaper pencils on Strathmore charcoal paper, which isn't too expensive if I recall. Might make a good option for folks on a budget. Thanks so much for your high quality content.
Color theory is amazing huh?
I’ll have to try your suggestion! Thanks!
Something with sweet or sweetness....Thank you for making my day so sweet!
Yes to the owl! Whoo hoot!
Sandy, can I ask a personal-ish question? Did you go to art school, or are you self-taught? How did you move from "amateur" to selling your art? I've seen you use many mediums; what medium is your favorite to work with? 💛😊
Hi Melissa! I do have a college degree in art; trained as an illustrator and graphic designer. I quit the 9 to 5 design world almost 11 years ago, and went from being steeped in crafting to figure out that wasn't challenging enough to keep me interested, so started going beyond.
Watercolor might be my favorite, unless it's pencil that week. Or pastel.... or....well yeah. I like trying new things all the time so I bounce around! :)
😊
Wow, great to know that you can add white over color on the Pastelmat.
This is a great video. I have not used colored pencils on pastelmat but sure do love it for pastels. Now I want to give it a try. I noticed you were mainly using Faber Castell Polychromos, do you feel Prismacolor Premier would work on Pastelmat? Thanks for all your wonderful videos.
I had used a bunch of my Prismacolors for some of the other bird drawings and was pretty much out of black… So rather than another trip to the store I just switched to Polychromos 🤣
I'm inspired to try a similar project. How do you make the circles so perfectly round & same size?
I used a compass but you could trace a lid for something. Theres also a downloadable image along with a pdf here: bit.ly/45gfhTD
What brand of pencil crayons did you use?
Looks like she’s using Faber Castell polychromos set. And I saw that she was using white Caren D’Ache pencil. Most artists and myself ofc, use a mix of pencils. I use mostly my polychromes & Caren D’Ache. They are expensive. But less pricey pencils are Derwent & Prismacolor.
Polychromos but it would have been similar variance between each paper with other brands
Thanks a lot sucker😂…just kidding…those lollipops 🍭 are awesome!
Glad you like them!