Keira, love your show! I would love to see how you cut out your tape masking around the shapes in your pages. I typically use masking fluid, but I am curious about your taping process. I love soft pastels…I have even used them to color full page images, mostly animals when I want a soft, sweet look. Colored pencils to deepen shades. Try it, it’s fun!
Excellent video! I loved the tips. One thing to point out, I learned from I believe peta Hewitt is that the pastels are easy to erase and also don’t stick to pencil so you can do the pastels at any point of your coloring!!
Wow you did an amazing Jon with all three. Now ideally want to try soft pastel. I love the bubble background, would definitely be fun to try and something I had nit thought of doing.
Amazing backgrounds, thanks for sharing. Will definitely give the under-the-sea one a go. When I do mine I have only been using one colour of blue and then doing some circles in white. So I will try combining more colours next time. I really like the effect you have achieved. My copy of Johanna Basford's new book 'Magical Worlds' has just been delivered tonight, so I will find a suitable picture to have a go. And...I think white dots definitely add that extra bit of something to a picture x
I was just worried about getting the fixative all over my camera lens 😅 But basically what I do is spray around 20cm away from the page in a horizontal direction and then in a vertical direction straight after! 🥰💕
Thank you so much for this video! It really helped me understand how to use soft pastels - one of my favorite mediums for backgrounds - with more confidence. In particular, I loved your comment about how discovering a new medium or technique has the power to re-ignite our passion for coloring. It just transports us back to the first time using color, amazed how something so small in our hand can produce such a fun effect! As for my vote, I loved all three, but the bokeh one was my favorite - so precious!!!! ❤
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I really do not enjoy doing Backgrounds I tried softpastell before but I just applied them straight to the paper just leaving ugly lines on the paper that wouldnt blend. Definitely gonna tried the grading technique 👍
Love the format of this video, it’s nice to hear some of your real time thoughts and a voiceover where you explain further like you did in this one 😄 I’ve been using soft pastels too lately for backgrounds, so there was some nice ideas and tips in this video I have to try. Loved all the backgrounds you made 😊🩷
These were all great Kira, I’ve hated pastels since forever but gave in and got a set a few weeks ago to try on a background, and I’m converted. I still don’t like the possible mess, but they make backgrounds so much easier and quicker, I’m going to give these back grounds a go, I do love a galaxy background 😊 I like either format of video, but I think hearing you talk through what you’re doing and what you’re thinking is really helpful for us to see your process. I can’t believe you’ve been colouring for a short amount of time you’re so so good! ❤
I definitely steered clear of pastels for a while because of the mess too. But they do make backgrounds so much quicker and faster. I find that it’s easiest to do a whole bunch of pastel backgrounds at once so I don’t have to keep getting things out and messy repeatedly ☺️💖
Hi. Love what you are teaching and creating so far. Have you considered a tutorial using black pencil? Sounds scary I know but it's use not only creates depth to shadow but helps colours pop from the page and appear more vibrant. Also grey for muting and softening tone and maybe a session on tint. Where colour is lightened with white or soft pastels to realistic highlights. Many colourists also have an interest in the use of embellishments such as metallics, glitter pens and Stickles or Pearl Drops. That may make a fun. If slightly messy, colouring session. Keep up the good work.
Ohh that's definitely a unique video idea! I'll have to experiment a little bit more with my blacks and greys to see how I would go about it! I am also partial to a lot of sparkle and shine on my pages 🤩Thank you for the idea x
Love your videos! I want to try all three backgrounds because I like them all. It would be interesting to see you work with distressed ink and stencils in some backgrounds.
Wow, all of these are so inspiring ... and so many more supplies to put on my colouring wishlist! Love how you teach all of these techniques so they are approachable
thank you for this video. I do like the fact that you have the voice over parts and other parts in real time...its more dynamic. :) Keep doing this great content
Great video Kyra! Loved all of them but especially the third one. It’s very helpful for me personally. I would LOVE you to show us how to use Neo II’s. I have them but have been too nervous to try them. You explain how to do these backgrounds so well it gives me the confidence to try it! Thank you so much!!! ❤
I have been learning them this week, got myself 3 open stock. I would really love to create backgrounds with them but I'm fussy so wouldn't want the 'unblended' colour to show after adding water, and I think working it enough to remove the drawing lines in a Johanna Basford book might damage the paper too much. They do work really well adding a dot of water with a paintbrush and painting from the tip though (also works well for Albrecht-Durer watercolour pencils), so far that is the method I like the best and it allows them to be used for detail work where the crayon is too chunky and gets the most pigment on the paper, I would be keen to learn more techniques though.
Hehe, this made me giggle as I was working with them today. I got a cheap set of the sorts of makeup brushes on eBay that people find helpful for blending. Used coarse sandpaper as a palette, it worked well to turn the pastel sticks to powder and pick it up directly from the sandpaper with my brushes 🙂
Love this video got me wanting to get the pastel out. Your pages look so beautiful.be using ink pad for background. I would love to see how you would use them on same pages.
Thank you for this great video. I bought some pastels months ago and have been too scared to use them! Definitely going to give them a try after watching this video.
Love your videos and how you explain everything you are doing, my favorite is the night sky but all three are great! I'm currently coloring my first page in Shooting Star by Maria Trolle and am going to try a night galaxy sky using your method. I am new to coloring and mostly use alcohol markers and pencil but I did get a smaller set of soft pastels and after watching this video I am inspired to finally try. 😊
@@apicturedpurpose definitely do! It looks so neat! Barbara Colours demos it if you want a reference before trying. It makes the watercolor paint(dry) look so smooth . Keep being freaking amazing!!💜
Daiso and Kmart have washi tape @ great prices - maybe kinder to colouring pages? And while there look at their 'rulers' - I bought one that has diff sized circle/square/triangle cutouts (aka stencils?). I find those create circles more easily and more circle-ly.
Thank you for this video, love all your videos and have learned so much, liked all backgrounds but really loved the bubbles, can’t wait to try. Would also like to see how to use oil pastels, have tried without success, they seem really tricky to use.
The reason why you have colours that are similar is because most budget brands don’t offer open stock and if you run our of a commonly used colour you don’t need to buy a new set to replace one colour. Hope this helps and also love your channel ❤
Thank you for this great video!! ❤. I did enjoy 3 of them 😊 By the way, based on the #3 background you created, what color would you recommend for the key and the ribbon ? Thank you !
I actually completed the page! The finished product is on my Instagram if you want to check it out. I ended up with a gold and purple/pink color palette for the key ☺️🔑
I love all 3 of these backgrounds but I think the last one with the bubbles is my favorite! I don't really have any tips because I use the same methods for my soft chalk pastels as you showed in this video! Do you like using the oil pastels too? I haven't tried them on my coloring pages before because I'm not sure if I can use the same fixative spray that I use for my soft chalk pastels. I'd love to see a video about oil pastel backgrounds if you use them! I enjoyed watching this video, thanks for sharing! 😊❤️
@@apicturedpurpose Thanks! I look forward to seeing your oil pastels video! But I don't want you to feel rushed, just whenever you have time 😉 I've noticed a lot of people using the oil pastels lately too. I have Faber Castell gelatos and also the KingArt gel sticks but oil pastels are not the same, although I do think they can be used in similar ways.
@@silvers_ink No worries at all! I'll need to play around with my oil pastels a little bit more before doing a video. But I'll definitely create a video sometime in the near future. Have fun with your gelatos and gel sticks!
Loved the Galaxy background and also the bubbles 🫧 I must say i really loved this format when we can see you doing things live when you explain everything like that.
So great! Its like playing with chalk as a kid. Beautiful backgrounds….. my favorite was the last one❤
It really is 😍 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Xx
@ I was curious to see what was going to be done with those and was impressed… good way to fill large empty space!! Lovely❤️
Keira, love your show! I would love to see how you cut out your tape masking around the shapes in your pages. I typically use masking fluid, but I am curious about your taping process. I love soft pastels…I have even used them to color full page images, mostly animals when I want a soft, sweet look. Colored pencils to deepen shades. Try it, it’s fun!
For sure! I’ll try to fit it in to a tutorial sometime ☺️
Also I spray workable fixative on the page before using the pastel it sticks a lot better to the page and less crumbs 😅
Excellent video! I loved the tips. One thing to point out, I learned from I believe peta Hewitt is that the pastels are easy to erase and also don’t stick to pencil so you can do the pastels at any point of your coloring!!
I had no idea! Thank you so much for the tip. That’ll definitely come in handy 🤩💖
@ you are SO welcome!! 🤗
Wow you did an amazing Jon with all three. Now ideally want to try soft pastel. I love the bubble background, would definitely be fun to try and something I had nit thought of doing.
Thanks so much! 😊 Definitely give it a go!
Beautiful backgrounds!! 🥰 I really like the galaxy one!! 🌌 Remember any "troll" comments are much more about them than about you... 🫂❤
Thank you so much ☺️🌈
@apicturedpurpose You are very welcome! 🤗😍
Amazing backgrounds, thanks for sharing. Will definitely give the under-the-sea one a go. When I do mine I have only been using one colour of blue and then doing some circles in white. So I will try combining more colours next time. I really like the effect you have achieved. My copy of Johanna Basford's new book 'Magical Worlds' has just been delivered tonight, so I will find a suitable picture to have a go. And...I think white dots definitely add that extra bit of something to a picture x
That’s so great to hear! Definitely let me know how you go with adding extra colour to your pastel backgrounds 😍✨
I really like this video. I’ve been limping along with my pastel backgrounds. This video showed me a few newer, beautiful techniques. K
This is so wonderful to hear! I’m really glad you’re feeling more confident now 🤩💕✨
I love how you're going through all these mediums. I've had some pastels I've never used for a while now.
I hope you feel inspired to play with your soft pastels again! 🤩
@@apicturedpurpose Just went out for masking fluid and fixative.
Would electric tape work better for paper since it's not so sticky? I should try it
I’ve never even heard of electric tape! Let me know how you go, I’d love to know whether it works or not 🤗✨
Loving this format of video. Great tips and beautiful outcome. Next time, maybe you can once show how you use the fixative to seal the color.
I was just worried about getting the fixative all over my camera lens 😅 But basically what I do is spray around 20cm away from the page in a horizontal direction and then in a vertical direction straight after! 🥰💕
@@apicturedpurpose Well I can also understand that, haha! Thank you for the explanation. I should be able to work it out now.
I enjoyed all 3 examples, but the last one with the bubbles is my favorite. Thanks.
Glad you like them! 🤩💕
Thank you so much for this video! It really helped me understand how to use soft pastels - one of my favorite mediums for backgrounds - with more confidence. In particular, I loved your comment about how discovering a new medium or technique has the power to re-ignite our passion for coloring. It just transports us back to the first time using color, amazed how something so small in our hand can produce such a fun effect! As for my vote, I loved all three, but the bokeh one was my favorite - so precious!!!! ❤
I'm so glad you can agree with the feeling! Hopefully I never run out of new mediums to try and experiment with 😅💕
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I really do not enjoy doing Backgrounds I tried softpastell before but I just applied them straight to the paper just leaving ugly lines on the paper that wouldnt blend. Definitely gonna tried the grading technique 👍
I’m so glad it was helpful for you! Let me know how you go 😍
Love the format of this video, it’s nice to hear some of your real time thoughts and a voiceover where you explain further like you did in this one 😄 I’ve been using soft pastels too lately for backgrounds, so there was some nice ideas and tips in this video I have to try. Loved all the backgrounds you made 😊🩷
I’m so glad! Thank you for the feedback. I’ll definitely do this format more in the future 💕
These were all great Kira, I’ve hated pastels since forever but gave in and got a set a few weeks ago to try on a background, and I’m converted. I still don’t like the possible mess, but they make backgrounds so much easier and quicker, I’m going to give these back grounds a go, I do love a galaxy background 😊
I like either format of video, but I think hearing you talk through what you’re doing and what you’re thinking is really helpful for us to see your process. I can’t believe you’ve been colouring for a short amount of time you’re so so good! ❤
I definitely steered clear of pastels for a while because of the mess too. But they do make backgrounds so much quicker and faster. I find that it’s easiest to do a whole bunch of pastel backgrounds at once so I don’t have to keep getting things out and messy repeatedly ☺️💖
You are so talented! Your kindergarten teacher spotted your genius!
Naww haha! Thank you 🤩💖
Hi. Love what you are teaching and creating so far. Have you considered a tutorial using black pencil? Sounds scary I know but it's use not only creates depth to shadow but helps colours pop from the page and appear more vibrant. Also grey for muting and softening tone and maybe a session on tint. Where colour is lightened with white or soft pastels to realistic highlights. Many colourists also have an interest in the use of embellishments such as metallics, glitter pens and Stickles or Pearl Drops. That may make a fun. If slightly messy, colouring session. Keep up the good work.
Ohh that's definitely a unique video idea! I'll have to experiment a little bit more with my blacks and greys to see how I would go about it! I am also partial to a lot of sparkle and shine on my pages 🤩Thank you for the idea x
Now I want to purchase soft pastels so I can follow along! You're an enabler!!! lol, awesome video as per usual.
I take no responsibility haha! 😝💕
I loved all of the backgrounds. I like the way you explained everything and then showed us, thank you for that 😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed the format! 🥰💕
Love your videos! I want to try all three backgrounds because I like them all. It would be interesting to see you work with distressed ink and stencils in some backgrounds.
Great idea! I will add those mediums to my list 💕✨
Wow, all of these are so inspiring ... and so many more supplies to put on my colouring wishlist!
Love how you teach all of these techniques so they are approachable
That is so great to hear! 🥰💕
Loved this, thanks for sharing xx
Thank you for watching!! 😍💖
thank you for this video. I do like the fact that you have the voice over parts and other parts in real time...its more dynamic. :) Keep doing this great content
Thank you so much for the feedback. I’ll definitely do this format more 🥰✨
Beautiful backgrounds, you inspired me to get out my soft pastels😀
Right! I haven't used my soft chalk pastels for a long time but now I want to get them back out and start using them again!😊
I’m so glad to hear this! Happy pastel colouring 😍✨
Oh Kyra! Você sempre se supera! Esse vídeo será adicionado à minha playlist de fundos. Obrigada ❤
Awww I’m so glad it was helpful for you! 💖✨
Great video😀❤
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I loved all three The Bubbles look Awesome I would like to Oil Pastels ❤😊 love your videos
For sure! Thank you so much for watching 🤩🥰💕
Great video Kyra! Loved all of them but especially the third one. It’s very helpful for me personally. I would LOVE you to show us how to use Neo II’s. I have them but have been too nervous to try them. You explain how to do these backgrounds so well it gives me the confidence to try it! Thank you so much!!! ❤
Aww this is so lovely to hear! I will definitely do a background video for neocolor iis in the near future ✨💕
I have been learning them this week, got myself 3 open stock. I would really love to create backgrounds with them but I'm fussy so wouldn't want the 'unblended' colour to show after adding water, and I think working it enough to remove the drawing lines in a Johanna Basford book might damage the paper too much. They do work really well adding a dot of water with a paintbrush and painting from the tip though (also works well for Albrecht-Durer watercolour pencils), so far that is the method I like the best and it allows them to be used for detail work where the crayon is too chunky and gets the most pigment on the paper, I would be keen to learn more techniques though.
Hehe, this made me giggle as I was working with them today. I got a cheap set of the sorts of makeup brushes on eBay that people find helpful for blending. Used coarse sandpaper as a palette, it worked well to turn the pastel sticks to powder and pick it up directly from the sandpaper with my brushes 🙂
Great minds think alike 😉 I love those tips 😍 Thank you so much Rachel! You’re the best!
Ooh ! I see you have your brutfuners numbered. Would love to see your color order as I’m having trouble putting mine in color order
I have a video coming at the beginning of next month where I’ll show my swatch book! 🥰❤️
@@apicturedpurpose❤❤❤
Love this video got me wanting to get the pastel out. Your pages look so beautiful.be using ink pad for background. I would love to see how you would use them on same pages.
I’ve never thought of using an ink pad before! I’ll have to try it out. Thank you so much for watching 💕😍
Thank you for this great video. I bought some pastels months ago and have been too scared to use them! Definitely going to give them a try after watching this video.
Definitely do! I promise they’re not as intimidating as they look 😉💕
Love your videos and how you explain everything you are doing, my favorite is the night sky but all three are great! I'm currently coloring my first page in Shooting Star by Maria Trolle and am going to try a night galaxy sky using your method. I am new to coloring and mostly use alcohol markers and pencil but I did get a smaller set of soft pastels and after watching this video I am inspired to finally try. 😊
That’s so exciting! Let me know how you go 😍💕
Amazing bubbles!
Thank you so much! 🫧💕
Thanks so much for this video! 😊 Love watching you. 💖
Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel! I really appreciate it 🥹💕
Love love love them all! Have you tried applying soft pastels over watercolor paint doing a galaxy background??
No I haven’t! That sounds like a great idea though. I’ll have to try it out sometime 🤩✨
@@apicturedpurpose definitely do! It looks so neat! Barbara Colours demos it if you want a reference before trying. It makes the watercolor paint(dry) look so smooth . Keep being freaking amazing!!💜
Oh wow I so needed this.. I've just got soft pastils yesterday the munygo ones... I feel more confident now... Thank you from a happy kiwi ❤🎉❤
Yay that’s so exciting! Happy colouring 🤩✨
Your backgrounds are beautiful. My most favorite was the galaxy I need to practice that one lol . I liked your format it’s great 👍🏻 Happy Coloring!
I'm so glad! Thank you so much 😍❤️
Love your video, the format is great! Thank you for this tutorial, very helpful🙃
That is so great to hear! Thank you for watching! 💖✨
Daiso and Kmart have washi tape @ great prices - maybe kinder to colouring pages? And while there look at their 'rulers' - I bought one that has diff sized circle/square/triangle cutouts (aka stencils?). I find those create circles more easily and more circle-ly.
Amazing! I’ll definitely have to check it out 🤩✨
If your tape is not coming off easily, you can use a hair dryer or heat to release the adhesive and the tape will come right up.
I love how they look! Just a tip for removing masking tape. Instead of pulling up, pull backwards slowly really low against the page. 🇦🇺❤️
A great tip! Thank you so much ☺
Thank you for this video, love all your videos and have learned so much, liked all backgrounds but really loved the bubbles, can’t wait to try. Would also like to see how to use oil pastels, have tried without success, they seem really tricky to use.
For sure! I will add oil pastels to my list 😉🌈
Girl I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ❤❤
Awww stop! You’re too kind 🥰😍❤️
The reason why you have colours that are similar is because most budget brands don’t offer open stock and if you run our of a commonly used colour you don’t need to buy a new set to replace one colour. Hope this helps and also love your channel ❤
Good point! That is an important factor 😊
Thank you for this great video!! ❤. I did enjoy 3 of them 😊 By the way, based on the #3 background you created, what color would you recommend for the key and the ribbon ? Thank you !
I actually completed the page! The finished product is on my Instagram if you want to check it out. I ended up with a gold and purple/pink color palette for the key ☺️🔑
@ Great!!
I just love your videos and how you teach!! What type of fixitive do you use? Also, is it matte or glossy?
I use the Micador Matte Workable Fixative Spray 🥰
Looks so pretty, but i just can’t touch it gives me anxiety 😬😬😂😂😂 maybe I’ll try it with gloves. Thanks for sharing
I totally understand that! It makes me feel a bit icky as well haha. Definitely try gloves! 💕✨
I love all 3 of these backgrounds but I think the last one with the bubbles is my favorite! I don't really have any tips because I use the same methods for my soft chalk pastels as you showed in this video! Do you like using the oil pastels too? I haven't tried them on my coloring pages before because I'm not sure if I can use the same fixative spray that I use for my soft chalk pastels. I'd love to see a video about oil pastel backgrounds if you use them! I enjoyed watching this video, thanks for sharing! 😊❤️
I will definitely do an oil pastels video as a lot of people seem to be keen! Thank you so much for watching 🥰💖
@@apicturedpurpose Thanks! I look forward to seeing your oil pastels video! But I don't want you to feel rushed, just whenever you have time 😉 I've noticed a lot of people using the oil pastels lately too. I have Faber Castell gelatos and also the KingArt gel sticks but oil pastels are not the same, although I do think they can be used in similar ways.
@@silvers_ink No worries at all! I'll need to play around with my oil pastels a little bit more before doing a video. But I'll definitely create a video sometime in the near future. Have fun with your gelatos and gel sticks!
You actually don’t need a craft knife. Any sharp edge will work. I use a plastic ruler☺️
I love that! So resourceful 😍
Please it is all beautiful
Aww thank you so much 🥰❤️🌈
Oil pastels
Noted! 😍
Just found your videos I have subscribed Hope That Is Ok? Take Care. X
Thank you so much for supporting my channel! Welcome to my little YT community 🥰🌈
Loved the Galaxy background and also the bubbles 🫧
I must say i really loved this format when we can see you doing things live when you explain everything like that.
Thank you so much for the feedback! I think I’ll definitely do this format more often in my videos 🥰✨