I have learned more about pastels by watching just 2 of your amazing videos than I have by watching countless others! You are an amazingly talented artist and teacher! I hope you are still doing videos because you are very, very good at it & are incredibly inspirational to beginners like me! Thank you!!!
Oh bless you, thank you so very much. My intentions are good it's just time that's a problem at the moment. I do have my next TH-cam project half-finished, I just haven't had the time to complete it yet so please bare with me 😊 xXx
Gosh, Kerry, again I'am just in awe of your style. I can't wait till my velour gets here to begin on that project since I seen your MaCaw. I'm so appreciating your video...please keep them coming ...(somewhere I've got to find time to sleep...LOL) I finally received the Pastelmat today, it takes forever for us that are state side to get a delivery. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much Kerry, I have been struggling along with pastel for a long time but I have found you and I am learning so much from you. Everyone is commenting on how much my work has improved. Thanks again
Hi there Sheila thank you so very much for watching my videos and for leaving such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated :-) Well done you on your perseverance and for finally getting the encouragement you have worked hard for :-) xXx
Thank you so much for this video! I am new to pastels and I love how you simplified the bokeh background but still having the beautiful results. ^_^ Looking forward to watching more of your videos
Hi there Amber thank you for watching my video and for leaving such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated! I hope you enjoy my other videos too (and thank you for subscribing!!! :-) ) Now go and enjoy creating beautiful things with your pastels, have fun xXx
Hi Kerry would love to see how you sharpen/shape your pastel pencils as I noticed while watching your tutorials various shapes/lengths and wondered if you use different sharpening methods for different subjects? Thank you Julie
Julie Whitehead Good evening Julie, thank you for your comment. I generally sharpen my pastel pencils using a knife to remove the outer casing then sandpaper to sharpen the pastel itself. This will be my next short technique video, waiting on a new microphone, as soon as that arrives (should be here by the 16th May) I'll get that one filmed and uploaded xXx
Hi Kerry----Evening for you 6am in the morning for me (WAustralia). Thanks for the reply although I feel a bit of a nummty as I just started watching your Mackaw tutorial where you explain how you sharpen!!! LOL But I will still look forward to your upcoming tutorial. Julie
Thanks Kerry for the video. I haven’t used pastels before but you’ve inspired me to have a try. I’m new to painting & I started with acrylics. I’ve been asked to paint a Rottweiler in acrylics so would love to see a tutorial for black fur with acrylic sometime when you get around to that medium. Thanks again x
Good morning Deborah, thank you for taking the time to watch my videos and for leaving such encouraging comments - truly appreciated xXx My method when using acrylics is pretty much the same when using pastels ie placement of base coats first, followed by lighter layers and finishing off with details etc. You could give it a try keeping the 'Black Fur in Pastel' techniques in mind for now 😉 But as for the future of my channel - I do have a long list of videos I want to create including acrylic tutorials, the only thing holding me back at the moment is the lack of spare time. But who knows what's round the corner eh xXx
Thanks for the video Kerry .Very good explanation of how to do this kind of background .I have just got my carbothello pastels and some clairfontaine pastelmat and am a bit apprehensive to get started after drawing with polychromos pencils .....i will watch your videos again and give it a go 😊😍
Hi there DeeJay28 I hope you are well. Sorry for not having responded sooner (I've only just seen your comment). Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and for leaving such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated. xXx
Joy Ellis Hi there Joy, yes you can as long as the layers you've already applied are light ones (light as in thinly applied). If you already know you're going to want a main subject on your painting then I would avoid putting too much pastel in that area, so as not to fill the tooth of the paper xXx
Suzanne Boily Hi there, the sponge applicators are called Sofft tools and can be found at many online stores including: www.jacksonsart.com/panpastel-sofft-knives-covers-mixed?channable=0044a5696400363934363873&___store=jacksonsart_en&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwOz6BRCgARIsAKEG4FVfBYypxC3bHc4ePTD1H1NQPW6FlK05uZbUJLhRxzruu4mkCcm90mgaApPdEALw_wcB I hope you find this link useful xXx
Hi Kerry I have a different question When you have done a painting with pastels and you don't like it can you spray a fixative on and start again. As the papers are quite expensive just wondered if that is possible thankyou.
Joy Ellis Hi there, a good question. First I would question myself as to why I don't like something. Did I make a mistake in the initial drawing that I've now only just noticed? Or maybe I've misjudged my colour selection? etc Or, just maybe, the reason why I don't like it is that it's just not finished yet. Most paintings, whatever the medium, go through 'ugly stages' and sometimes we just need to keep going until the piece finally resembles what we first had in mind. Now having said that, if I've truly decided I'd like to start again, ideally I'd reach for a new piece of paper and use the current piece for practice. However, if this isn't possible there a few options available depending on the paper you're using. For velour paper you can remove most of the pastel by hoovering it off, simply attach a soft furnishings nozzel to your hoover, pop it on a low setting and off you go. The loose pastel should remove, however darker or vibrant colours can leave their mark which you can cover once you begin to apply new layers. For other pastel papers, simply use a clean dry stiff hair brush, such as a hog hair brush used for oil painting. When brushing pastel off this way hold your hoover nozzel next to you, brush towards the nozzel so that all pastel is sucked up by the hoover and not breathed in by you. Now you may think, wouldn't it be easier just to apply a fixative and start again, maybe it would but you wouldn't have so much of the original tooth of the paper to work with, plus underlying colours affect the colours we apply on top, so it's always best to go back to the beginning of possible. Sorry the answer is so long lol, hope you find this helpful. xXx
Pamela D Hi there Pamela I hope you are well. Regarding your questions, yes you can use Pan Pastels to create this effect. However, the paper you mention wouldn’t be a paper I would use for pastel as it wouldn’t have enough tooth being hot pressed paper.
Hello again Kyomii, yes I do work in oils but only paint wildlife now. Would it be an animal portrait that you would be interested in seeing or did you mean a human portrait?
Kerry Newell - Professional Wildlife Artist Hi Kerry, I think an animal would be great. I have gone through most mediums and now just starting oils. I don’t get to do art that often due to chronic illness, so I fill the gap by watching videos. It would be great to see your techniques so I can gain some insight for when I can next paint as my art time is limited so I need to learn as much as possible through visual. Thank you 🙂
Sorry to hear of your health issues, bless you. Okay I'll put your request on my 'to do' list ;-) Take care of yourself and all the best with your art when you feel well enough to create xXx
I have learned more about pastels by watching just 2 of your amazing videos than I have by watching countless others! You are an amazingly talented artist and teacher! I hope you are still doing videos because you are very, very good at it & are incredibly inspirational to beginners like me! Thank you!!!
Oh bless you, thank you so very much. My intentions are good it's just time that's a problem at the moment. I do have my next TH-cam project half-finished, I just haven't had the time to complete it yet so please bare with me 😊 xXx
@@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist I understand completely! I'm just grateful you're even doing it! I can't wait to see what you do!
AWESOME KERRY !!!!!!! Can't wait to watch the Leopard !!!
Dawn Olmsted thank you lovely lady xXx
Excellent tutorial again
Awe thank you Michael, truly appreciated xXx
Fantastic tutorial. I have all these products and have started with background as well as stencils so I enjoyed your Bokeh stream. Thank you!
Hi there Korrina, thank you so very much for watching my video and for the encouraging comment - truly appreciated. Stay safe & stay creative xXx
Hi Kerry! I am so enjoying your TH-cam videos! They are great and I am learning so much! Thank You!
Kristen Fisk Chrapek Awe thank you Kristen, your support and encouraging comments are truly appreciated xXx
Gosh, Kerry, again I'am just in awe of your style. I can't wait till my velour gets here to begin on that project since I seen your MaCaw. I'm so appreciating your video...please keep them coming ...(somewhere I've got to find time to sleep...LOL) I finally received the Pastelmat today, it takes forever for us that are state side to get a delivery. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Hi there, thank you once again for watching my video and for leaving a truly encouraging comment - both of which are truly appreciated xXx
Thank you so much Kerry, I have been struggling along with pastel for a long time but I have found you and I am learning so much from you. Everyone is commenting on how much my work has improved. Thanks again
Hi there Sheila thank you so very much for watching my videos and for leaving such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated :-) Well done you on your perseverance and for finally getting the encouragement you have worked hard for :-) xXx
Hi Kerry thankyou for your prompt answer I really appreciate it thanks again.
Joy Ellis My pleasure xXx
Thank you so much for this video! I am new to pastels and I love how you simplified the bokeh background but still having the beautiful results. ^_^ Looking forward to watching more of your videos
Hi there Amber thank you for watching my video and for leaving such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated! I hope you enjoy my other videos too (and thank you for subscribing!!! :-) ) Now go and enjoy creating beautiful things with your pastels, have fun xXx
great tutorial Thank you!
Colette Baldwin awe thank you, your comment is truly appreciated xXx
Hi Kerry would love to see how you sharpen/shape your pastel pencils as I noticed while watching your tutorials various shapes/lengths and wondered if you use different sharpening methods for different subjects? Thank you Julie
Julie Whitehead Good evening Julie, thank you for your comment. I generally sharpen my pastel pencils using a knife to remove the outer casing then sandpaper to sharpen the pastel itself. This will be my next short technique video, waiting on a new microphone, as soon as that arrives (should be here by the 16th May) I'll get that one filmed and uploaded xXx
Hi Kerry----Evening for you 6am in the morning for me (WAustralia). Thanks for the reply although I feel a bit of a nummty as I just started watching your Mackaw tutorial where you explain how you sharpen!!! LOL But I will still look forward to your upcoming tutorial. Julie
Julie Whitehead Lol no worries xXx
Thanks Kerry for the video. I haven’t used pastels before but you’ve inspired me to have a try. I’m new to painting & I started with acrylics. I’ve been asked to paint a Rottweiler in acrylics so would love to see a tutorial for black fur with acrylic sometime when you get around to that medium. Thanks again x
Good morning Deborah, thank you for taking the time to watch my videos and for leaving such encouraging comments - truly appreciated xXx My method when using acrylics is pretty much the same when using pastels ie placement of base coats first, followed by lighter layers and finishing off with details etc. You could give it a try keeping the 'Black Fur in Pastel' techniques in mind for now 😉 But as for the future of my channel - I do have a long list of videos I want to create including acrylic tutorials, the only thing holding me back at the moment is the lack of spare time. But who knows what's round the corner eh xXx
Thanks for the video Kerry .Very good explanation of how to do this kind of background .I have just got my carbothello pastels and some clairfontaine pastelmat and am a bit apprehensive to get started after drawing with polychromos pencils .....i will watch your videos again and give it a go 😊😍
I'm glad you found my video useful Sharon, thank you for taking the time to let me know. Best wishes for your pastel adventures :-) xXx
Thank you for this tutorial ! It helps alot !
Hi there DeeJay28 I hope you are well. Sorry for not having responded sooner (I've only just seen your comment).
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and for leaving such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated. xXx
@@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist .💗
Hi Kerry after you have done the Bokeh back ground can you still do a trace down on top of it.
Love your videos can't wait for more thank you.😄😄😄
Joy Ellis Hi there Joy, yes you can as long as the layers you've already applied are light ones (light as in thinly applied). If you already know you're going to want a main subject on your painting then I would avoid putting too much pastel in that area, so as not to fill the tooth of the paper xXx
I need to know where to purchase those sponge blue stick
Suzanne Boily Hi there, the sponge applicators are called Sofft tools and can be found at many online stores including: www.jacksonsart.com/panpastel-sofft-knives-covers-mixed?channable=0044a5696400363934363873&___store=jacksonsart_en&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwOz6BRCgARIsAKEG4FVfBYypxC3bHc4ePTD1H1NQPW6FlK05uZbUJLhRxzruu4mkCcm90mgaApPdEALw_wcB
I hope you find this link useful xXx
Hi Kerry
I have a different question
When you have done a painting with pastels and you don't like it can you spray a fixative on and start again.
As the papers are quite expensive just wondered if that is possible thankyou.
Joy Ellis Hi there, a good question. First I would question myself as to why I don't like something. Did I make a mistake in the initial drawing that I've now only just noticed? Or maybe I've misjudged my colour selection? etc Or, just maybe, the reason why I don't like it is that it's just not finished yet. Most paintings, whatever the medium, go through 'ugly stages' and sometimes we just need to keep going until the piece finally resembles what we first had in mind. Now having said that, if I've truly decided I'd like to start again, ideally I'd reach for a new piece of paper and use the current piece for practice. However, if this isn't possible there a few options available depending on the paper you're using. For velour paper you can remove most of the pastel by hoovering it off, simply attach a soft furnishings nozzel to your hoover, pop it on a low setting and off you go. The loose pastel should remove, however darker or vibrant colours can leave their mark which you can cover once you begin to apply new layers. For other pastel papers, simply use a clean dry stiff hair brush, such as a hog hair brush used for oil painting. When brushing pastel off this way hold your hoover nozzel next to you, brush towards the nozzel so that all pastel is sucked up by the hoover and not breathed in by you. Now you may think, wouldn't it be easier just to apply a fixative and start again, maybe it would but you wouldn't have so much of the original tooth of the paper to work with, plus underlying colours affect the colours we apply on top, so it's always best to go back to the beginning of possible. Sorry the answer is so long lol, hope you find this helpful. xXx
Kerry, can you do this with pan pastels? Can you use Arches 300 hot pressed watercolor paper with pastels?
Pamela D Hi there Pamela I hope you are well. Regarding your questions, yes you can use Pan Pastels to create this effect. However, the paper you mention wouldn’t be a paper I would use for pastel as it wouldn’t have enough tooth being hot pressed paper.
Do you work in oils Kerry? Would love to see your workflow for a portrait.
Hello again Kyomii, yes I do work in oils but only paint wildlife now. Would it be an animal portrait that you would be interested in seeing or did you mean a human portrait?
Kerry Newell - Professional Wildlife Artist Hi Kerry, I think an animal would be great. I have gone through most mediums and now just starting oils. I don’t get to do art that often due to chronic illness, so I fill the gap by watching videos. It would be great to see your techniques so I can gain some insight for when I can next paint as my art time is limited so I need to learn as much as possible through visual. Thank you 🙂
Sorry to hear of your health issues, bless you. Okay I'll put your request on my 'to do' list ;-) Take care of yourself and all the best with your art when you feel well enough to create xXx