I have been doing this a lot and I love it! I did a test with lots of different kinds (including pentel) and found that Craypas expressionists was the winner in terms of resist and smudging. They don’t move much after painting unlike other oil pastels. It is a wonderful technique that has transformed how I work as this has enabled me to use oil pastels in my sketchbook without smearing.
That’s interesting about the Craypas. I was surprised yet happy that the pastels didn’t move after the watercolor was applied. It’s certainly a fun technique that I will continue to use. Might play with other colors as well. Thanks Katherine! 😍
🎨 Have you ever tried using oil pastel resist with watercolor? It’s an awesome way to add unique texture and depth to your artwork! 💡 Give it a try and let me know how it goes in the comments!👇 Also, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram, instagram.com/mixedmediatrina for more creative experiments-especially my latest Inktober projects! 🖌✨ Let’s stay inspired together! 🌟
Thanks to you & Jean Lurssen, I splurged on some granulation medium & made the most gorgeous grey mix using Raw Sienna, French Ultramarine & a bit of Burnt Umber for shadows. It granulated so beautifully & the little bit of colour separation that results 😱 sooooo gorgeous! Definitely worth the purchase. I used it on a distant landmass (soooo stunning) & with a few other colours & tones dropped in on a rocky landmass at the front. I also used a scratching tool to create textures in my rocks. I need to drum into my head “less is more unless you’re Trina when lines make magic happen” 😁
That’s fantastic! I love Jean’s work. Did you mix the granulation medium with the paint or add it after the paint was on the paper? I might try again tomorrow. I love layers of texture so simplicity is hard for me. Haha! 😂
Hi Trina, lots of fun here today. Its nice that paper doesn't buckle, l used to use it. Loved the finished result. It reminds me of wild fires here on the heather hills in Scotland. The heather turns into black charcoal, and ive used it to draw with. Your straw brush made lovely spiky bits of burnt heather. I recently bought Daler Rowney smooth-heavyweight jumbo sketchbook. 220gm. It is so good it holds a lot of paint and collage as well. Thank you so much for sharing your experiments they are so enspiring.......Alioban ❤
Oh I would love to draw with burnt heather. Here is Kansas we burn the Flint Hills Prairie in the Spring for conservation and that’s where the inspiration comes from. I will definitely check out the sketchbook you mentioned. Thanks for watching! 😍
Love the ink marks! Very cool. I like a white china marker as a resist. Doesn’ t budge with water and isn’t tacky/sticky! That piece turned out lovely!
Very fun experiments today Trina! Yes, the white pastel resist seemed to work much better. Love the ink play, super cool. Are you liking the hot press better than the cold press? Which is your favorite? Thanks for sharing! 😍🤩😍
I am liking the hot press. I think it works for washes and ink, however, I do think the granulating watercolors work best with a textured cold press paper. I might want to get the cold press in a block. I like not having to tape down the paper. Thanks for watching! 😍
Love the depth that the colour separation creates. And I came across another video I think you’ll enjoy. This guy uses cardboard that is the same width as the page to drag & create texture in landscapes. It looks amazing! He also uses a knife to create lines like you do sometimes, by indenting the page so ink pools. Scraping with cardboard & box cutter technique th-cam.com/video/e0bP1cZRLvs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ffnNasAFYhEMI3Sb
10:39 You have the most detailed donkey face with ears back in that darker section at the front. Well… until you coloured in the space between his ear & neck 😢 Can still see his face though. The eye is right near the centre. Edit at the end - Oh well, I guess he’ll be happy in the grass there 🤣
I have been doing this a lot and I love it! I did a test with lots of different kinds (including pentel) and found that Craypas expressionists was the winner in terms of resist and smudging. They don’t move much after painting unlike other oil pastels. It is a wonderful technique that has transformed how I work as this has enabled me to use oil pastels in my sketchbook without smearing.
That’s interesting about the Craypas. I was surprised yet happy that the pastels didn’t move after the watercolor was applied. It’s certainly a fun technique that I will continue to use. Might play with other colors as well. Thanks Katherine! 😍
It is such a fun way to get finer details with such a chunky medium. It works well with cold press too in my experience.
🎨 Have you ever tried using oil pastel resist with watercolor? It’s an awesome way to add unique texture and depth to your artwork! 💡 Give it a try and let me know how it goes in the comments!👇
Also, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram, instagram.com/mixedmediatrina for more creative experiments-especially my latest Inktober projects! 🖌✨
Let’s stay inspired together! 🌟
Works well with cold press too (in my experience). I love oil resist! Very nice work!
Good to know! I’m excited about the possibilities! 😍
I like the oil pastel resist, also. The scratchy black ink lines are interesting. The foreground really stands out!
Thank you! I like the result! 😍
Just love all your art - so creative!!!
@@deborahblaney5370 thanks Deborah! You made my day! 😍
Thanks to you & Jean Lurssen, I splurged on some granulation medium & made the most gorgeous grey mix using Raw Sienna, French Ultramarine & a bit of Burnt Umber for shadows. It granulated so beautifully & the little bit of colour separation that results 😱 sooooo gorgeous! Definitely worth the purchase. I used it on a distant landmass (soooo stunning) & with a few other colours & tones dropped in on a rocky landmass at the front. I also used a scratching tool to create textures in my rocks. I need to drum into my head “less is more unless you’re Trina when lines make magic happen” 😁
That’s fantastic! I love Jean’s work. Did you mix the granulation medium with the paint or add it after the paint was on the paper? I might try again tomorrow. I love layers of texture so simplicity is hard for me. Haha! 😂
Once again Trina, amazing. I’m learning so much from you, Thanks .❤
Yay! Happy you’re learning some new techniques! Thanks for watching! 😍
You offer such wonderful examples of fun things to add to a painting!! Delightful!!
Thank you so much! I love experimenting with different techniques. 😍
Hi Trina, lots of fun here today. Its nice that paper doesn't buckle, l used to use it. Loved the finished result. It reminds me of wild fires here on the heather hills in Scotland. The heather turns into black charcoal, and ive used it to draw with. Your straw brush made lovely spiky bits of burnt heather. I recently bought Daler Rowney smooth-heavyweight jumbo sketchbook. 220gm. It is so good it holds a lot of paint and collage as well. Thank you so much for sharing your experiments they are so enspiring.......Alioban ❤
Oh I would love to draw with burnt heather. Here is Kansas we burn the Flint Hills Prairie in the Spring for conservation and that’s where the inspiration comes from. I will definitely check out the sketchbook you mentioned. Thanks for watching! 😍
Love the ink marks! Very cool. I like a white china marker as a resist. Doesn’ t budge with water and isn’t tacky/sticky! That piece turned out lovely!
Me too! Who knew painting with a straw could be so fun. I haven’t tried a China marker…yet. Thanks Sherry! 😍
Awesome! I love the result of your play! Be blessed. ❤
Thank you! Cheers!😍
It is such a pleasure to watch❤ thank you. Wonderful effects.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! 😍
another beautiful piece!!! I really enjoyed the textures!
Thank you so much! It was really fun to create! 😍
You’ve inspired me to revisit my inks and dip pens … I have used them for calligraphy in the past but now I may repurpose them ❤ Thank you.❤️
YES! I love adding ink to watercolor. 😍
Very fun experiments today Trina! Yes, the white pastel resist seemed to work much better. Love the ink play, super cool. Are you liking the hot press better than the cold press? Which is your favorite? Thanks for sharing! 😍🤩😍
I am liking the hot press. I think it works for washes and ink, however, I do think the granulating watercolors work best with a textured cold press paper. I might want to get the cold press in a block. I like not having to tape down the paper. Thanks for watching! 😍
Magnifique 👍😘💝
Thank you! 😍
Thanks for the video tutorial. Can you link the colour moving wedge tool ?
Sure! It’s called a color shaper and I love it! 😍 amzn.to/3BEUMVL
Love the depth that the colour separation creates. And I came across another video I think you’ll enjoy. This guy uses cardboard that is the same width as the page to drag & create texture in landscapes. It looks amazing! He also uses a knife to create lines like you do sometimes, by indenting the page so ink pools. Scraping with cardboard & box cutter technique th-cam.com/video/e0bP1cZRLvs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ffnNasAFYhEMI3Sb
Wow! I love that cardboard technique! You know me too well. So going to try that and thanks for sharing. 😍
@@MixedMediaArtByTrina So glad you like it! I’m waiting for my days off so I can try it too. In the meantime, I’ll watch you play with it 😁
@@allisonjames2923 yes! I loved playing with that technique. I want to try again this weekend and be bolder with it. 😍
10:39 You have the most detailed donkey face with ears back in that darker section at the front. Well… until you coloured in the space between his ear & neck 😢 Can still see his face though. The eye is right near the centre. Edit at the end - Oh well, I guess he’ll be happy in the grass there 🤣
I can see him! He’s super happy hiding in the grass. 😍