I know it’s been awhile since I last wrote: Cam and I have just returned from a week in Chicago (mostly for a growing-your-business summit) and while there, I just didn’t get to writing. Right before we left, I uploaded a new pastel painting demo to YouTube but ran out of time to write a blog post about it. So I’ll do that now and tell you about Chicago in my next one.
The Pastel Painting
So, here’s the video – just click on the image:

So what do you think? Is there more I could have said? What would you like to hear about in these types of videos?? What would be most helpful to you? I am soliciting comments both here and after the video itself. I want to make more videos using other brands of pastels and sure would appreciate any feedback I can incorporate into future versions.
Some people have asked to see the set-up for the video paintings. As you know, I work from life where I see so much more, but this photo gives you some indication of my reference for this pastel painting video:

And here’s the finished pastel painting. The photo looks a bit yellower than the real thing.

This blog’s short and sweet yes?
A Chicago Teaser
Next time I’ll share some of the art that I saw at the Art Institute – just awesome!! I had forgotten how seeing fabulous art can fill my soul.
Chicago is a pretty amazing city. We didn’t have time to see much but we did manage to walk around a bit when we arrived. The architecture is stunning!! Here’s an image that speaks much about the look of the city – new and old together.

Okay, that’s it for now lovely reader. I’ll soon get started on my next blog – I can’t wait to share some of the art that moved me.
Until next time,
~ Gail
6 thoughts on “A new pastel painting video!”
I love your videos , I hate the fast forward of them . I want to watch the strokes in reg speed . I look forward to your posts .
I have learned a lot about colors and your presentation is fun!
Hi Sandi,
Thanks so much for your comments. I am so glad you are gaining something from my videos – the best reward. Interesting aboutyour comment about seeing my strokes in regular speed. I have been thinking about giving short tips without speeding up the videos so your comment rather confirms the direction of my ideas. Thanks!!
A very satisfying video as I am having a salad for supper could sure use the vegies.
Yay!! Sorry you can’t use my demo veggies Sandy!
je me régale a chacune de vos vidéos ça va un peu trop vite pour moi car je ne comprend pas toutes vos explications mais le visuel est très explicite !!!!quand il y a des images qui montrent la progression c’est encore mieux
bravos j’adore vos cours
Google translated: “I enjoy every video has it going a little too fast for me because I do not understand all your explanations, but the visual is very explicit !!!! when there are pictures that show the progression is even better
cheers I love your course”
Merci beaucoup Suzy!
One of these days, I will have transcriptions along with the video. You can then take that and pop it into google translate and, voilá, you have the info. One of these days, I also plan on creating much slower videos so you can watch my process. They will be available for sale on my website for a nominal price.