A Perfect Painting Surface,and The Progression of My Pastel

[dragoneca2]

Hi, I must say, you are the BEST pastel artist I have ever seen! Do you ever paint this on anything else, such as Matt Board, or Foam Board? This is new to me, so I was wondering if it could be applied to something lighter in weight.

[paintedglyphs333]

@dragoneca2 Thank you very much, you are very kind. You could paint on matt board but 2ply hot pressed illustration board is the best alternative.

[pumkin54]

Tee hee, this is a very useful video and also made me chuckle a little, especially when you're counting down the blender. :)

[paintedglyphs333]

@pumkin54  Thanks Pumpkin :)

[carltontattoo]

thank you, amazing work.

[carltontattoo]

where can I get the marble dust? Thanks

[paintedglyphs333]

@carltontattoo actually you can purchase powdered pumice stone at a good hardware/ paint store. I like using powdered pumice stone better than marble dust.

[paintedglyphs333]

@carltontattoo actually you can purchase powdered pumice stone at a good hardware/ paint store. I like using powdered pumice stone better than marble dust.

[paintedglyphs333]

@carltontattoo actually you can purchase powdered pumice stone at a good hardware/ paint store. I like using powdered pumice stone better than marble dust.

[paintedglyphs333]

@carltontattoo actually you can purchase powdered pumice stone at a good hardware/ paint store. I like using powdered pumice stone better than marble dust.

[StephenSaloArt]

Bravo!

[Dix994]

I found a carton of "pumice" at a hardware store....it's gray and has the texture of flour, though when you run it between your fingers, it has a sort of gritty feel. I have tried mixing it with gesso and rolling it onto foamcor board, but it never seems quite right....do I need a grittier pumice? I like the texture of that colorfix "sanded" paper (think that is what it is called, comes in all different colors)

[paintedglyphs333]

Make sure you have a thick gesso, thick as mayonaiise. That should help alot. Also try a different ground pumice. Let me know how it goes?

[Dix994]

@paintedglyphs333

where do i find gesso like mayo??

[paintedglyphs333]

@Dix994 Blick art materials online sells a great acrylic gesso (store brand).

[iamgoddard]

Wow, gotta see the video of that painting finished, astounding! Do you use fixative?

[paintedglyphs333]

Hi Thanks for the comment. I never use fixative because it dulls the colors.

[Paintwayze]

Ok my man. Great. Why don't you measure 11 to 13 spoons-full of dust into a graduated measuring beaker. Then you will know how much dust to gather in one go. You could shake it in gradually of course. It might save you a lot of messing about. I like the design of money too. Trouble is I spend it before I can study it! Best wishes

PW

[paintedglyphs333]

Thanks for the comments. That measuring beaker does sound great. I will definitely take your sound advise and pick one up. It would make life easier for sure. I know what you mean about money, mine is usually spent before I could get some out of the ATM to even hold some in my hand:) Take Care.

[Swa6543]

I have worked on smooth wood panels made of birchwood that I have bought from Home Depot. Would this process work on these boards?

[paintedglyphs333]

Good question, all wood is different so I would do a test or two to make sure it can stand up to the several coats of gesso.

[hissnhowl]

Beautiful and informative - thank you for sharing!

[Sonnie55]

Your work is the best I've seen in pastel ever. FANTASTIC!

[rhondaanthonytanner]

wow your work is awesome yo!♥--Hugz and Starbursts--♥ Brittani aka Rhonda :)

[kargilieyup]

Timothy , Thank you very much for sharing ,

it is wonderful and very interesting to watch and learn your technique,Thanks again

-Mehmet-

[paintedglyphs333]

Thanks so much Mehmet. I value your opinion greatly. You are always encouraging to me.

~Tim