Painting a Day Demonstration - Wolf "Out of the Shadows" by Roberta "Roby" Baer, PSA

[lisaaghamiri]

Had to watch again. You are my hero. I love all of your work. I actually went ahead and got the pastel pencils. They are great. I have a pic I just finished of a wolf. Would love your feedback and maybe what areas I really need to improve on

[robertarobybaer]

@lisaaghamiri Hi, that's great you got the pencils, don't you just love them! Thank you again for your very nice comments, sweet!! I'd love to see your wolf..... ;) Roby

[dakotamillionwolf]

yet again,you have left me in total awe ,you are soooo amazing! its unbelivable! can you please tell me what tools you used for this magnificent masterpiece?

[robertarobybaer]

@dakotamillionwolf Hi there! Thanks for the great comment, that's so nice! I am using Strathmore Illustration or Bristol Board 500 series cold press vellum 10 ply paper. My favortite brands of soft pastels are Unison, Sennelier, Schmincke and Rembrandt. My pencils are CarbOthello pastel pencils and I get them and the paper at Dick Blick here on-line. Thanks again! :)) Roby

[lisaaghamiri]

A-maz-ing!!!!

[robertarobybaer]

@lisaaghamiri Hi! Thanks! :) Roby

[Wolfbiganimal]

Woa! That was... So amazing I can't put it in words!

[robertarobybaer]

@Wolfbiganimal Hello! Thanks very much for your nice comment, much appreciated! :)) Roby

[perfectjustperfect]

your work just blows me away

[robertarobybaer]

@perfectjustperfect Awww, thanks!! :)) Roby

[Oruara101]

Thanks Roby, I'm tryna experiment with different mediums and differesnt techniques.. any tips for a budding artist? :)

thanks

much love

[robertarobybaer]

@Oruara101 Hello! As for tips.... I don't really know. You'll probably find your nitch just by experimenting around. What works for one won't necessarly work for another. If it's realism, do your homework and research your subject before you start so you can go in with confidence. Most important is to have fun!!! Good luck!! :)) Roby

[Oruara101]

Hey Rob, Tried using similar techniques with this with art pencils a while ago and it went horribly wrong ^^ what Pencil Pastel brand would you recomend me to try it out. Thanks a bunch as u know, ur my F****ing hero!!! xD xx Oru

[robertarobybaer]

@Oruara101 Hi Oru! Thanks for the great compliment! I highly recomend Stabilo CarbOthello pastel pencils. I bought the entire set. I then buy them by the box (each color) or seperately. They come with a number not a color on the pencil so it's kinda hard to reorder. You may or may not use all of the colors but it's nice to have the set. My paper is Bristol Board 500 series cold press vellum and I get the pencils and paper at Dick Blick. I use the X-ACTO Powerhouse elec sharpener. Good luck!!!

[Blaze8Star]

@robertarobybaer Thanks :) I didn't know you could get pastel pencils! :) I'll get to practicing straight after I've bought some :) Thank you for your help! I love your style of work ^.^

[robertarobybaer]

@Blaze8Star You're welcome! I get my Carbo's and the paper too at Dick Blick here online. Good luck with your project! :))

[Blaze8Star]

@robertarobybaer Okay so, I have some now! :D Any tips on using them? :')

[robertarobybaer]

@Blaze8Star That's great! The best thing for you to do is just jump in and start to experiment with them. I use them in combination with the stick pastels. I use the pencils for the hairs and eyes and the fine detail. You'll need a good sharpener. I use the X-ACTO Powerhouse electric. After your initial sharpening you'll only need to leave the pencil in for about 1 to 2 seconds. You'll get a great point but be sure to hold it very straight or it will snap the pastel. Let me know how you do :))

[Blaze8Star]

Wow, I love your work! This may seem a silly question, but are you using like a pastel pencil? Or is it just like a really smudgy pencil? :) Thanks! Also, I chose your work to do an artist copy of for my art project at school, any tips in copying your "Eye of the Storm" piece?

[robertarobybaer]

@Blaze8Star Hello! Thanks, not a silly question at all. I use CarbOthello pastel pencils and my paper is Bristol Board 500. Permission granted to use my image. As for tips, not sure what your project entails. If you are drawing free hand you'll need to look for the shapes, draw them then start adding the ears etc. Just like this video you'll need to add the hairs one at a time. Don't expect it to be perfect, it takes practice, practice and more practice, I've been at this for a few years! :)))

[5josecito]

I love your work and you have to do one of those white wolf in the snow...!!!!

[robertarobybaer]

@5josecito Hello! Thanks so much!! Yes, I have done a few wolves, love them!!! :))

[klayklone]

@robertarobybaer I LOVE wolves too!! they are my favorite animal :), you're an awesome artist!

[robertarobybaer]

@klayklone Hello! Thank you so much, wolves are awesome! :))

[colorfulmind147]

Wow this is absolutely stunning! I can't believe you have that much skill! After watching all of your videos I can definitely say that you are the best artist I have ever seen.

[robertarobybaer]

@colorfulmind147 HI! Thanks so much for this great comment...not the best but I sure do love trying!! Still learning after all of these years at it! Thanks again!!!!! :))

[Artlover62]

Amazing again Roby! I finished "Blue Wolf" and it is sold! It took about 6 hours also. Don't know how to let you see it, but I'd sure love your critique. :-) You are my inspiration, can't wait to see more. Do you ever paint the wild cats???

[robertarobybaer]

@Artlover62 Thanks! Congratulations on selling your newest, that's great!! I have a zebra protrait coming soon so stay tuned for that. I have painted a Siberian Tiger with a cub but that's it for now. :))

[Artlover62]

@Artlover62 Thanks to you! Can't wait to see the zebra....a lot of work!!!

[kathykisslight1]

So beautiful!!! I can`t get enough of your videos!! :-)

[robertarobybaer]

@kathykisslight1 Awww... thanks so much!!! :)))

[Kayanite1]

Ahah auto correct :/ I meant father not face

Sorry.

[robertarobybaer]

@Kayanite1 Hello! Yes, I am self taught but it didn't hurt that my Mom and Grandmother were both artists. I had a couple of years of highschool art but have learned through trial and error. The best advice that I could give you if you want to do realism is to study your subject. Learn hair patterns and basic body structure, so helpful. Most of all is practice, the more you do the better you'll get! My son got the art gene from me his Mom:) Actually he got music and art from me:)) LOL! Good luck

[Kayanite1]

Did you teach yourself to do this, I'm very interested in wolves and I draw cartoon ones all the time and sometimes attempt at a realistic one. If you could give me advice?

Your son is so lucky to have a skilled face like you and to have such a magnificent peice of art.

[robertarobybaer]

@Kayanite1 Thanks so much!

[mambernb14]

I wish I had your talent. Any advice for a young artist starting on realistic animals?

[robertarobybaer]

@mambernb14 Hello and thanks! I think the best advise for you is to remember that practice and study are the keys to achieving realism. Know the hair patterns and basic body structure and lastely contrasts. Use contrasts to give depth and shape to your subject. Lightest against darkest tones and values. You'd be surprised how well it works! Good luck!

[misshamkaastosti]

it looks like a picture

[robertarobybaer]

@misshamkaastosti Thank you! :)

[artmaster211]

Beautiful! I've been dreaming of doing a wolf painting, but i can never get it right. Practice, practice, practice. :)

[robertarobybaer]

@artmaster211 Yeah.... it's that ole practice thing. It really does work! I always say, "the more you do, the better you get"!! Keep it going! :)))

[robertarobybaer]

Hi Jamiee, the paper I use is Bristol board 500 cold press. I use stick pastels such as Rembrandt, Unison, Schminke, Sennelier. CarbOthello pastel pencils are my favorite! To make the head stand out notice that everything behind the head is darker. The lead leg matches in value the head because I wanted them to appear forward. Dark tones recede and light tones and values stand out giving the illusion of form and importance. As I mentioned before learn the patterns of the hair, very important!

[jamieeliseconnor]

Hi I was wondeing what materials do you use to create you artwork. I have some pastel pencils and I have tried to follow your tutorials but I'm not sure on how you're able to make it realistic and how you make the head stand away from the body, and how you are able to create the fur texture. thanks for your help

[SenseiOfPower]

Hi! I absolutely adore all of your videos, you have such talent <3

This is just a small request, but do you think you could show your sketch at the start of the next video? I love seeing how pictures end up in comparison to their sketch~

[robertarobybaer]

@SenseiOfPower Will do!! :))

[robertarobybaer]

@SenseiOfPower Sure... it will have to be on the following video. I have a flamingo coming next so after that!! :)))

[myachen]

do you use referenzes and where do you get these?

[robertarobybaer]

@myachen Hi, yes I use reference photos for my paintings. I take most of my own but also use other photographers images WITH permission!

[customanimalart]

@robertarobybaer would you be willing to share your reference photo information. I once contacted a photographer from a "Wolves" calendar asking to use one of their photos as reference. They responded back wanting to know why etc, I offered to give them the final painting free of charge in exchange for use of the photo but never heard back. Finding good high quality images is so hard. Especially if you are noit a photograoher, like me.

[robertarobybaer]

@customanimalart Hello! Most of my reference photos are mine. I have been lucky to be able to have interaction with a wolf rescue with hands on. I make up my own backgrounds trying to achieve natural settings. In the past I have used national photographers but you have to pay a fee and sign a hard copy with intent and number of copies you're printing. They usually don't want the artwork as they have the photo. Try Monty Sloan Wolfpark, he's reasonable and a nice guy!

[scabrero]

Thank you for your kind replay and I'll be waiting anxiously I just love your work....

[CinnAmon6767]

One more question if you dont mind what kind of blending tools do u use if any....

[robertarobybaer]

@CinnAmon6767 Hi, I don't use any blending tools just my fingers. I have baby wipes next to me use use when needed to clean my fingers, works great! :))

[CinnAmon6767]

Love this video am learning how to use pastels any Iam learning a lot from your videos amazing talent that you have I love to draw horses so your horse videos are my favorite......I know you use a pastel sticks and may I ask what are some of your favorite brands that you like to use when it comes to the soft pastels.......

[robertarobybaer]

@CinnAmon6767 Some of my favorite brands are; Rembrandt, Unison, Schminke, Sennelier, Grumbacher to name a few. Any of the more expensive brands are the best.

[scabrero]

As always, amazing job. Love the expression you give to all of them, excellent!

[robertarobybaer]

@scabrero Thanks so much!!! Another new video coming soon......

[IringPalo]

Impressive Roby! What was real drawing time?

[robertarobybaer]

@IringPalo Hi Palo! The real time was 6 days working on it all day long. My videos look fairly quick but I only film a small portion trying to show the more important parts the video for the public to see. The rest is more and more blending which is boring. :))

[IringPalo]

@robertarobybaer 6 days really?? good job Roby. Its visible you spent much time over it. Your drawings are always made until the last detail, and thats what I adore about your drawings!!!

[robertarobybaer]

@IringPalo Thanks Palo, you're always so nice!!!

[missorigamigirl]

I'm speechless really amazing! one thing tho what did you use? pencils, pastels or what? I would love to know thanks!

[robertarobybaer]

@missorigamigirl Hello! Thanks so much for your nice comment! I use CarbOthello pastel pencils and pastel sticks of many brands. The paper that I use is Bristol Board 500 cold press and to get those great sharp points on my Carbos I use the X-ACTO Powerhouse electric sharpener. Hope this helps! :))

[missorigamigirl]

@robertarobybaer thanks so much it does loads!

[robertarobybaer]

@missorigamigirl :))

[missorigamigirl]

@robertarobybaer :D

[artistcjalos]

Wow, that is amazing! I was glad to see this come in my sub box when I logged in. :)

[robertarobybaer]

@artistcjalos Thanks very much and for subbing too! Much appreciated!