I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to offer these tips! I'm brand new to cold wax AND oils and seeing the use of pigment powders was such a revelation! Because of you, I feel inspired to try this entire medium! Thank you, Lisa!
Thank you for watching Isa!! So glad you are enjoying my TH-cam channel! And so happy that you feel inspired!! It is a fun way to paint!! Have fun and paint on!!!🎨
Thank you so much for all the videos you make and share with us. 💕 No matter how many times I rewatch your videos I always continue to learn something new!! Please do not ever remove them! 🙏. They are my go to for inspiration and learning. It’s because of you I’ve found a love of oil paints and cold wax. Again, thank you for all the beautiful techniques and tips you share! Your art is amazing! ❤️
Kate, thank you very much for watching and rewatching!! So glad you are learning from the videos and that you are painting!! I appreciate your kind comments!❤️
Gayle, I so appreciate you watching! I am still learning how to film and edit, but I am enjoying sharing my process with you and others! It is a fun and yet different format for me! Thanks again!!
Watched this one again and it was like the first time that I had ever seen it.. I think it takes several times to watch to not be so overwhelmed with all the different ways and products that can be used in a painting. I just love all your videos....they are really so very helpful. Thank you for sharing your talent!
June, Thank you so much! So glad you will keep tuning in! I plan to continue this as an ongoing series of fun tips -along with other videos of actual studio painting!
Hi Lisa! I just very recently found you and I am so delighted. Also, I've just ordered my first supplies to do cold wax and oil and can;t wait for them to arrive. I've been using acrylics for the past forever and just need something different, new and inspiring. I love your work and spirit and most of all I really appreciate your calm and clear narration as you go on with your work. Very pleasant . And of course hearty Thank You for sharing your knowledge, time and talent!❤️
Kristina, Thanks so much for watching my channel!! I am so glad you are trying the oil and cold wax! It is a fun medium! So glad you are enjoying my videos and that you feel you are learning from them! I thank you for your kind and generous comments!!
This video is fantastic, Lisa! It's very inspiring watching you work with powdered pigment and you are so generous teaching us your methods. I had no idea about using newsprint and I've been holding onto a huge pad of newsprint paper, didn't know why I was keeping it and figured someday it might come in handy! You rock!
Jennifer, So glad you enjoyed this video! It is fun working with powdered pigments, they can be so vibrant and a nice added touch to certain paintings. The newsprint is a must to have! Very nice that you had a big pad waiting for you to use it!. I so appreciate you watching and tuning in to my channel!!!
I did bring some rocks back with me one time! However, I have not ground any up for that purpose, that is a great idea!! And a reason to go back!!! Jennifer,I do love Italy !!!
Hi Lisa, Im so Happy I came across your channel,, I have spent most the day watching your videos...Im an artist which uses nature as my palette. clays wood etc. and I recently did an encaustic course but I'm loving the cold wax and pigments, all types ..its giving lots of ideas...what i love about this is that it doesn't need to be spayed etc.... Do you buff it at the end? and also because of the wax it has to be open framed(no glass)? is there anything the customer needs to know about the maintenance of the piece....? thanks a mill for your sharing of knowledge...
Thomasina, thank you for watching my channel! Oil and cold wax medium is so fun to work with! You can buff it after it is completely dry, you can cover it with a layer of clear cold wax, let it dry, then buff with a very soft cloth. The look is meant to be a matte finish, but if you want a sheen or shine you can use GamVar, made by Gamblin, in satin, matte or gloss, for the desired sheen. it can be framed under glass after it has completely dried, especially the paper works. Just make sure to set the glass back so it doesn't touch the painting. I also offer a monthly art membership program on Patreon, where I have different benefits for whichever tier/level you choose, each offers different things each month with the top two tiers which also offer mentoring and critiques. Lots of exclusive videos and demos, art info on products and books, and other fun art related info!! Take a look at the membership, at: www.patreon.com/lisabboardwine
I'm guessing that you could scrape dry pastels and use them like the pigments and pan pastels? Graphite powder? Also, I use oil pastels as a final touch-up to make some accent marks to finished pieces. Thanks Lisa!
Bob, Absolutely! I use pastels a lot in my work. Also, the graphite and powdered charcoal work wonderfully with the cold wax! Pan pastel is another great material we can incorporate into our paintings! Thanks for tuning in to my channel!!
Hi Lisa, I adore your channel..! As I’m from Ireland I find it hard to get my hands on gamsol... I know it’s like odorless white spirits but that doesn’t give the desired effect when I spray & scrape off... can I use turpentine ? I bites through oil paint better but I’m just not sure about using it with cold wax.. Thanks so much .. 🌺
Lorraine, Thanks so much for watching my channel! Sorry you cannot find the Gamsol in Ireland. I have not used turps with the cold wax but I would not be afraid to try it! I used to use turps all the time when I painted strictly with oils, before I started using cold wax. But give it a try and see what you think! I will give it a try too!! Thanks for tuning in!
I found that also. However, I tried it with Spike Lavender essential oil and it really works well. I could also imagine that Limonene oil would work efficiently too.
@lisaboarderwine I have 2 questions: How long does it take to dry with the cold wax and do you use a fixative or varnish to keep its longevity and vibrancy? Thank You🙏😅
Never having used cold wax, I was wishing you would show what it looks like. How does it come? How is it used? Are the oil crayons the only oils used? I see you using a scraper to paint with, which implies that the paint does not come from a tube and is not in a bowl, but somehow is on a flat pallet? I do wish you would back up occasionally and show your setup and not just the individual painting being worked on. I am basically an acrylic painter and I do dye on silk. But am interested in your materials also.
Kathy, thank you for watching and for your questions and comments. I am using oil paint from tubes and I mix it with cold wax on a palette, which I do show in some videos. I use a 50:50 ratio of wax and paint. I do use R&F oil pigment sticks which can be used throughout the painting. I also use other mark making tools- art crayons, graphite, markers, etc...Thanks for your suggestions, I am glad you are interested in my materials! Some do cross over and work in my Acrylic/Mixed Media Painting as well!
How do you seal pigment/pastel on the top most layer of the painting? I find that adding a layer of cold wax over these areas often changes the color and texture of the underlying pigment layer.
Annie, The powdered pigment and pastel are put into a wet layer, either of paint/wax or just clear wax, then I brayer over them to embed. You are right, you can cover over the top with clear wax- but it will change the color and texture. I have never had a problem with just embedding it, but I use these touches very sparingly as well.
Thanks for watching my channel! The drying time depends on several factors. How thickly or thinly the layers are applied, how much wax is used and the temperature and humidity affect the drying time. But usually within 2-3 weeks it should be dry.
Music, Cold wax paintings dry hard once they set up. The cold wax medium actually helps the oil paint to dry faster! Paintings created with oil/cold wax are very durable, unlike hot wax(encaustic) which is subject to temperature, etc.. The cold wax medium will stay good for a very long time, if you keep the container closed. Thanks so much for watching my video!
Mary Mary, The pan pastel was added to a dry area, and blended. You can do this with the pan pastel, soft pastel or powdered pigments. Thanks for watching!!
Look4Good, yes this is dry powdered pigments that are used to create a variety of painting media such as oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and encaustic. Dry pigments are often used in mixed media and for different techniques in various media. I sometimes wear a mask, but not always. My recommendation is for each artist to take their own health and safety into consideration-- always. Every artist has to be their own judge of what to use or not use when experimenting with art supplies. Be safe!!
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Love your ideas, thanks for sharing your experiences to help us find our way to enjoying new ways of seeing and doing
Thank you for watching my TH-cam channel!!🎨
I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to offer these tips! I'm brand new to cold wax AND oils and seeing the use of pigment powders was such a revelation! Because of you, I feel inspired to try this entire medium! Thank you, Lisa!
Thank you for watching Isa!! So glad you are enjoying my TH-cam channel! And so happy that you feel inspired!! It is a fun way to paint!! Have fun and paint on!!!🎨
Fascinating. Going to have to make the trek to Michael's now and splurge!
Yes!! Have fun!!! Paint on!!🎨
Thank you so much for all the videos you make and share with us. 💕 No matter how many times I rewatch your videos I always continue to learn something new!! Please do not ever remove them! 🙏. They are my go to for inspiration and learning. It’s because of you I’ve found a love of oil paints and cold wax. Again, thank you for all the beautiful techniques and tips you share! Your art is amazing! ❤️
Kate, thank you very much for watching and rewatching!! So glad you are learning from the videos and that you are painting!! I appreciate your kind comments!❤️
I never get tired of this video; watching it again. Thanks, Lisa, for this demo!
Many thanks Jennifer!! So glad you are enjoying it!!!
So helpful ….thanks
Thanks for watching!!
Thanks Lisa for the great tips. I love watching you paint
Gayle, I so appreciate you watching! I am still learning how to film and edit, but I am enjoying sharing my process with you and others! It is a fun and yet different format for me! Thanks again!!
Watched this one again and it was like the first time that I had ever seen it.. I think it takes several times to watch to not be so overwhelmed with all the different ways and products that can be used in a painting. I just love all your videos....they are really so very helpful. Thank you for sharing your talent!
Carolyn, thank you for re-watching! New video just published! Trying to get back to filming! I appreciate your feedback!❤️
thanks for this tip using powdered pigments. I was doing a lot of resin work and have a great supply of powdered pigments
Judith,
The powdered pigments can really add some special touches! Thanks so much for tuning in!
Thanks, Lisa. Good ideas!
Thank you!!!
YOUr an inspiration Thanks Lisa for sharing your tips very helpful really looking forward to the next one
June, Thank you so much! So glad you will keep tuning in! I plan to continue this as an ongoing series of fun tips -along with other videos of actual studio painting!
looks like FUN
Scarlette, it is so much fun! Thanks for watching!
Hi Lisa! I just very recently found you and I am so delighted. Also, I've just ordered my first supplies to do cold wax and oil and can;t wait for them to arrive. I've been using acrylics for the past forever and just need something different, new and inspiring.
I love your work and spirit and most of all I really appreciate your calm and clear narration as you go on with your work. Very pleasant . And of course hearty Thank You for sharing your knowledge, time and talent!❤️
Kristina, Thanks so much for watching my channel!! I am so glad you are trying the oil and cold wax! It is a fun medium! So glad you are enjoying my videos and that you feel you are learning from them! I thank you for your kind and generous comments!!
This video is fantastic, Lisa! It's very inspiring watching you work with powdered pigment and you are so generous teaching us your methods. I had no idea about using newsprint and I've been holding onto a huge pad of newsprint paper, didn't know why I was keeping it and figured someday it might come in handy! You rock!
Jennifer, So glad you enjoyed this video! It is fun working with powdered pigments, they can be so vibrant and a nice added touch to certain paintings. The newsprint is a must to have! Very nice that you had a big pad waiting for you to use it!. I so appreciate you watching and tuning in to my channel!!!
@@LisaBBoardwine knowing your love of Italy, have you ever foraged for your own rocks or minerals in Italy, to be ground into pigments?
I did bring some rocks back with me one time! However, I have not ground any up for that purpose, that is a great idea!! And a reason to go back!!! Jennifer,I do love Italy !!!
Love it!! Learning a lot.
So happy you are enjoying the videos! Much appreciated!
Oh I see. Lol im asking questions before your video is over. What brands do you suggests. What a neat way to create. Thank you Lisa
In the dry pigments, I use Gamblin, Jacquard-Pearl Ex, Sennelier, and a few from Italy!! There are many on the market for us to try!
Hi Lisa,
Im so Happy I came across your channel,, I have spent most the day watching your videos...Im an artist which uses nature as my palette. clays wood etc. and I recently did an encaustic course but I'm loving the cold wax and pigments, all types ..its giving lots of ideas...what i love about this is that it doesn't need to be spayed etc.... Do you buff it at the end? and also because of the wax it has to be open framed(no glass)? is there anything the customer needs to know about the maintenance of the piece....? thanks a mill for your sharing of knowledge...
Thomasina, thank you for watching my channel! Oil and cold wax medium is so fun to work with! You can buff it after it is completely dry, you can cover it with a layer of clear cold wax, let it dry, then buff with a very soft cloth. The look is meant to be a matte finish, but if you want a sheen or shine you can use GamVar, made by Gamblin, in satin, matte or gloss, for the desired sheen. it can be framed under glass after it has completely dried, especially the paper works. Just make sure to set the glass back so it doesn't touch the painting.
I also offer a monthly art membership program on Patreon, where I have different benefits for whichever tier/level you choose, each offers different things each month with the top two tiers which also offer mentoring and critiques. Lots of exclusive videos and demos, art info on products and books, and other fun art related info!! Take a look at the membership, at: www.patreon.com/lisabboardwine
I'm guessing that you could scrape dry pastels and use them like the pigments and pan pastels? Graphite powder? Also, I use oil pastels as a final touch-up to make some accent marks to finished pieces. Thanks Lisa!
Bob, Absolutely! I use pastels a lot in my work. Also, the graphite and powdered charcoal work wonderfully with the cold wax! Pan pastel is another great material we can incorporate into our paintings! Thanks for tuning in to my channel!!
Hi Lisa,
I adore your channel..!
As I’m from Ireland I find it hard to get my hands on gamsol... I know it’s like odorless white spirits but that doesn’t give the desired effect when I spray & scrape off...
can I use turpentine ?
I bites through oil paint better but I’m just not sure about using it with cold wax..
Thanks so much .. 🌺
Lorraine, Thanks so much for watching my channel! Sorry you cannot find the Gamsol in Ireland. I have not used turps with the cold wax but I would not be afraid to try it! I used to use turps all the time when I painted strictly with oils, before I started using cold wax. But give it a try and see what you think! I will give it a try too!! Thanks for tuning in!
I found that also. However, I tried it with Spike Lavender essential oil and it really works well. I could also imagine that Limonene oil would work efficiently too.
Thanks
Marilyn, thank you for watching!
Hi again! How did you create the text pattern at the top of the painting? I have been looking everywhere for something like that!
Thank you!!
You are welcome! Thank you for watching!!
@lisaboarderwine
I have 2 questions: How long does it take to dry with the cold wax and do you use a fixative or varnish to keep its longevity and vibrancy? Thank You🙏😅
According to how thinly or thickly you apply the layers determines how fast or slowly it dries. Usually it takes about 3 weeks but could take more.
Hi, I’m wondering how I would adhere a piece of paper to a board?
I use Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive.
Never having used cold wax, I was wishing you would show what it looks like. How does it come? How is it used? Are the oil crayons the only oils used? I see you using a scraper to paint with, which implies that the paint does not come from a tube and is not in a bowl, but somehow is on a flat pallet? I do wish you would back up occasionally and show your setup and not just the individual painting being worked on. I am basically an acrylic painter and I do dye on silk. But am interested in your materials also.
Kathy, thank you for watching and for your questions and comments. I am using oil paint from tubes and I mix it with cold wax on a palette, which I do show in some videos. I use a 50:50 ratio of wax and paint. I do use R&F oil pigment sticks which can be used throughout the painting. I also use other mark making tools- art crayons, graphite, markers, etc...Thanks for your suggestions, I am glad you are interested in my materials! Some do cross over and work in my Acrylic/Mixed Media Painting as well!
@@LisaBBoardwine BTW, I forgot to say that I love what you are doing and was fascinated with the two tutorials I saw. Love your style.
Thank you Kathy!!!
How do you seal pigment/pastel on the top most layer of the painting? I find that adding a layer of cold wax over these areas often changes the color and texture of the underlying pigment layer.
Annie, The powdered pigment and pastel are put into a wet layer, either of paint/wax or just clear wax, then I brayer over them to embed. You are right, you can cover over the top with clear wax- but it will change the color and texture. I have never had a problem with just embedding it, but I use these touches very sparingly as well.
I am glad that I came across your channel! Great inspiration... May I ask how long it takes for a piece like this to dry?
Thanks for watching my channel! The drying time depends on several factors. How thickly or thinly the layers are applied, how much wax is used and the temperature and humidity affect the drying time. But usually within 2-3 weeks it should be dry.
Ok, I thought it was longer... Thanks!
@@LisaBBoardwine thanks so much
Have just come across this cold wax and wonder what happens to it over time. Does it go brittle?
Music, Cold wax paintings dry hard once they set up. The cold wax medium actually helps the oil paint to dry faster! Paintings created with oil/cold wax are very durable, unlike hot wax(encaustic) which is subject to temperature, etc.. The cold wax medium will stay good for a very long time, if you keep the container closed. Thanks so much for watching my video!
Thankyou, might try that sometime. Didn't expect such a quick reply due to the time difference as I am in the UK.
When you add the pan pastel with your finger to change the color of an area, is this dry on dry? Or is the surface still a bit wet? Thanks Lisa.
Mary Mary, The pan pastel was added to a dry area, and blended. You can do this with the pan pastel, soft pastel or powdered pigments. Thanks for watching!!
Lisa, your reversed writing. Was it written out wet with something and then breyered on?
hammersteve8, The writing was done with a stencil, by pulling the paint over top and letting it dry. Fun!!
Ok. Thanks for reply, I was hoping you had a hack, I want to use various lyrics :) @@LisaBBoardwine
Is this like pigment you bind with oil? Are you wearing a mask?
Look4Good, yes this is dry powdered pigments that are used to create a variety of painting media such as oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and encaustic. Dry pigments are often used in mixed media and for different techniques in various media. I sometimes wear a mask, but not always. My recommendation is for each artist to take their own health and safety into consideration-- always. Every artist has to be their own judge of what to use or not use when experimenting with art supplies. Be safe!!