#37 Two Intuitive Cold Wax Landscapes In 20 Minutes Each. Linda Benton McCloskey 4/3/2019

Here I decided to paint two landscapes in cold wax on paper. Used both a palette knife and a bowl scraper. Comments are always welcomed!

[@ricardoramanauskas7661]

Thanks for sharing your process, so inspiring. Your paintings are wonderful. My attempts don't reach your beautiful work, but I know I need to practice more. And of course, it comes out different for all of us.

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

You can do it! Practice, practice, and then practice!

[@rhondasimpleman1231]

The reddish brown color, in the 2nd painting, matches the color of Georgia dirt! Beautiful color

[@joeyslabbert7388]

Lovely paintings! Magnificent use of colour. I watched with phone turned upside down and really enjoyed your skill. Thanks for sharing .

[@ellenvd5543]

Just beautiful Linda! I would like to try that technique one day.

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

Thank you so,much Ellen! It’s a wonderful medium. 😀

[@ginafeddersen8200]

Wow they look so beautiful once you pulled the tape off!🌟😊🌟

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

Thanks Gina! There is always a huge difference when the tape comes off! 😀

[@maijajunno443]

Love your colors!

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

A big thank you! 😀

[@ErinneKennedy]

raw sienna or yellow ochre can give you a yellow effect without turning blue to green as they register as browns ... use them in my water colors that way

[@annewheeler540]

very frustrating that they are upside down the whole time - and that you did not edit actions out, like taking off the tape. I do like the textures and colors you are creating.

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

So sorry….

[@johnkitching6293]

Very nice work Linda’. I like to reveal my edges too’ but removing the tape is problematic at times using masking tape’ over here painters tape is expensive ! I try to weaken the glue by sticking it onto my apron before application to the paper , thank you from across the pond in NE England xx

[@trevisrobotie924]

more like skyscapes tho'...very beautiful

[@lindagiese9609]

LOVE these…especially the 2nd one u did❣️I will be trying this asap. Do u ever use more brushes when doing oil and cold wax? I love blend of colors..TYTY for this video👍

[@janaskolaudyova5113]

Super 😊

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

Thanks!

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Hi there! - thank you for the video. Can you tell me how long cold wax takes to dry? I would like to try and use the cold wax without pigment as a collage medium instead of gel medium. In other words, If I Collage something on to my baced board how long would I have to wait for it to dry before I could lay in another layer? nice work! 🌹

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

Kate, you don’t have to wait for it to dry. When I am adding collage to a cold wax painting I lay down a piece of wax paper on top of it and brayer over the wax paper. You can keep going that way. Hope this helps.

[@palaciostexasbeauty2872]

Could I use Gambin cold wax on furniture? Does it cure or harden?

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

I never heard of anyone putting it on furniture. I wouldn’t do it.

[@kymrhymer]

Im just learning Landscapes in c.w. and oil.

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

My favorite way to use cold wax!

[@carolratcliff]

What type of paint are you using with the cold wax?

[@carolratcliff]

Lovely work!

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

It’s oil paint. Thanks.

[@johannebeerbaum1546]

Horizon on second painting is extremely dark for the picture....hope it is fixed before the finish.

[@connierodriguezartandsoulm2728]

Wow! They turned out great! Love the second one especially. Are they 5 x 7 ?

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

Yes... 😀

[@monicaleaning1635]

PLEASE stop using that blue tape. It distracts your image and throws colors off when working! Use artist white tape.

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

I have artist tape, don’t use it much.

[@alisonwitchell9274]

Background noise really intrusive & spoils the experience!....shame that they were painted-upside-down for the viewer!!!....otherwise interesting

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

So sorry...

[@lauraodonnell5172]

I actually enjoyed the background noise.

[@mdoren5913]

I didn't even notice any background noise. As far as it being upside-down, get a life and turn your computer upside down.

[@Jacklette]

I think this is a very poor recommendation - two landscapes in 20 minutes each! Speedpainting, wow!
I wonder what spirit is there whilst working in a domain where a relaxed and good atmosphere of creativity should be the most important element!
🥲👎

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

I have my students who are trying to loosen up to do this exercise. They like the freedom. Have you tried it?

[@jacki1259]

@@LindaBentonMcCloskeyI’ve really enjoyed watching these 2 paintings and I’m so glad TH-cam recommended them. I’m sad that you have received some mean and indeed rude comments on here. No self respecting artist I know would ever make such unkind remarks. A shame that a minority of people forget that they can just move on without commenting if they don’t like the tutorial 🙈 Keep doing what you’re doing. New subscriber x

[@LindaBentonMcCloskey]

@@jacki1259 Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for subscribing!