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

I completed this 6" x 9" painting for my son Curt's art show and grand re-opening for his tattoo shop. This was not one of my daily paintings, it took me about a week to complete, but I wanted to include it as one of my demonstration videos. Thank you Curt for including me in your show!!

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[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

[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!!!

[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]

@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]

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