How to Create an Easy Background using Oil Pastels
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Mungyo Oil Pastels:
Moss Green
Olive
Light Olive
White.
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@kahnaemery7767 10 ай бұрын
At 16:23 minutes: your 'right' brain is working , as we artists say "in the zone." What a beautiful picture and artwork!
@ArtbyKarenValentine 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@AGreen-ug9oi 4 ай бұрын
I’ve had a box of Mungyo Gallery oil pastels for over a year looking at me. I didn’t know what to do with them. Now I do! This is a great picture!
@izabellan9706 4 ай бұрын
It is so beautiful Karen. I love watching you colour and wishing I could do it like you. 💜💙💚💛🧡
@diannhulen710 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@ArtbyKarenValentine 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Diann!❤️
@robynbroderick6822 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Love the technique🌸🌸🌸🌸
@RachelHendersonColouring 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked it Rachel!❤️
@robynbroderick6822 Жыл бұрын
Hello Karen Absolutely Beautiful. Love the opaque finish with the painterly look. Yes love the technique
@ArtbyKarenValentine Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robyn! I’m glad you like it!!❤️❤️❤️
@lyndaasmith8786 6 ай бұрын
This is beautiful. Im excited to try my Mungyo 72 set of oil pastels in my colouring books as another option for backgrounds. You demonstrated this beautifully. 😊
@ArtbyKarenValentine 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Lynda! That makes me happy! Have fun!!❤️❤️❤️
@creativeplanetjanet 9 ай бұрын
thank you for this video. i have used a small silicone tool for blending colored pencil with vasoline. it was actually a cuticle pusher manicure tool. gets into smaller spaces than my finger. easily cleaned and less messy too.
@robynbroderick6822 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial.
@user-vd4tl9mt8v Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I have spent ages looking for a simply applied background for my coloured pencil art. You have given me the best I've seen thank you very much J.B.♥
@ArtbyKarenValentine Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it useful J.B!❤️
@h.r.gerrard2960 8 ай бұрын
I must tell you, you can also use colored pencils OVER oil Pastels. Well, depending on the brands, you can get really good effects! I find Prismacolor Pencils work very well with most oil pastels, especially since they both have Beeswax as one of their ingredients. You can even blend the colors with your fingers, cotton swabs or other blending tools. By the way, you Really Know your Light! ( I mean, I'm sure it's hard to truly experience your art via video because there are just some qualities that the camera doesn't get.) You complete these lessons with practiced ease and you provide perfect examples! I like how you achieve your effects but I also like just how much fun you're having doing artwork! MY hat's off to you! See, I'm showing you my bald spot. Forget I said that.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much H.R. (For the info, the compliment and your silly humor. )Great comment! It totally made me smile. (Thank you for that too!) ❤️❤️❤️
@ruthannbrennan458 10 ай бұрын
I love, love this technique.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Ruth! I’m glad you like it!❤️❤️❤️
@delappamy 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@699jude Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you demonstrated this technique. I have some oil pastels but had always worried about getting close to the foreground image. Thank you so much. 💓
@ArtbyKarenValentine Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful!!❤️❤️❤️
@delilahsvintage7555 7 ай бұрын
This is beautiful !
@ArtbyKarenValentine 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!❤️❤️❤️
@charlotteking2896 2 ай бұрын
I love your picture, It's beautiful. I've enjoyed watching you work with the oil pastels. I plan on trying this soon. I've missed you. I hope this finds you doing well. Take care. ❤
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Charlotte. I really appreciate your sweet comment. I’m very well and hope you are too. ❤❤❤
@elle4560 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously, you're a genius artist! Beautiful work ♥️
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much LuLu!!❤️❤️❤️
@ellym279 2 жыл бұрын
She is so beautiful. I like the background colors too. 💖🥰
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elly! Sorry I missed your sweet comment until now!❤️❤️❤️
@pamelakay 2 жыл бұрын
very interesting, will have to invest in some now and give it a try 💜
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
They are quite reasonable Pamela. I hope you like them!
@quitecolorist8274 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, you’re a genius and a great artist. I’d never thought of using oil pastels and gamsol. Thank you so much for your tutorials and art. You’re my favorite artist♥️
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much Maria! I’m so glad you found the video helpful. ❤️❤️❤️
@amandasteele1610 2 жыл бұрын
It's so funny, I was doing a picture last night and originally trying to clean my brush and then by accident used it on my page. Just shows how accidents can make a difference. I love my oil pastels now. I have the Paul Ruben set. I also used them like you used gelatos and by cleaning the brush using solvent on a piece of kitchen roll they work like the gelatos and don't need as much solvent as with a paint brush.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
We all love happy accidents!! I have a feeling I may be using my oil pastels now more than my gelatos! I have a video coming up where I used them just like paint. 😊
@fa3ryg1rl1 2 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your videos :)
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Sheila!!❤️❤️❤️
@jenscoloringcorner 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great idea! I've just recently started using oil pastels for backgrounds, but never thought to use them with Gamsol!! Total game-changer! I'm so going to try this on my next page!! Thanks sooo much for sharing this awesome trick!!
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found the video helpful Jen! They are rapidly becoming my favorite medium for backgrounds
@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane 2 жыл бұрын
She is so beautiful! I love how you did the background.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Diane!❤️
@alysonwesche8466 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Karen for sharing! I have been interested in trying pastels.❤
@LoriLClark Жыл бұрын
I use heavy cardstock for 99% of my sketching and colored pencil artwork. I just don't like toothy paper, since I have a heavy hand. I have been using Hippie Crafter chalk pastels by shaving them onto a paper plate and then spreading the color onto my background with cotton pads. It's fine for lighter colors, but I wanted something more vibrant. THIS is exactly what I needed, because I have oil pastels that I've never used before. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
@ArtbyKarenValentine Жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! I’m so glad you found it helpful! I have lots of videos where I use the oil pastels in the “backgrounds” playlist. You might also like gelatos!
@bonniehoyer7201 2 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thank you so much for sharing.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful Bonnie!😊
@tippy5888 2 жыл бұрын
I have oil pastels but for the life of me could not figure out how to use them! Thank you for th awesome yet so easy tutorial! Another great medium for doing backgrounds! Ty again!
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found the video helpful Tipper! They are rapidly becoming my favorite medium for backgrounds as they are so versatile!
@katkolors786 2 жыл бұрын
Karen this is GENIUS! I'm going to go save my oil pastels from the bin right now! 😱
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Hurry Kat!!!!😂 I use them again in a video not yet published, only I paint the entire page with them and the Mineral spirits. They are awesome!
@katkolors786 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyKarenValentine it's alright! Rescue mission in progress! I'm zip lining in!! 😂
@mandypoole6828 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my sweet friend. You never fail to amaze me. Another incredible way of doing backgrounds. It really does have that painterly affect. Its so cool and easy. It really is amazing. I have to say the portrait is absolutely stunning too. Awesome work Karen. Love ya.x👋❤😘!
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sweetheart!! ❤️❤️❤️
@pennyrockysmomma4445 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I found your channel and this video! I just purchased my first oil pastels, Caran D’Ache Neopastels, and have been looking at all sorts of videos! But I find yours easy to follow! Thank you!
@ArtbyKarenValentine Жыл бұрын
That’s so nice to hear Penny! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️
@LouLou-dk9ye 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is brilliant 🤩 thank you for sharing ❤ & she is stunning I love this ❤
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lou Lou!❤️❤️❤️
@beautycarecentral5822 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful background and technique.Thank you for sharing 🌸
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I’m glad you liked it!❤️
@hazeljenkinson1741 Жыл бұрын
Your work is stunning , thanks for sharing this , i have oil pastels that i haven't used as i found them too difficult to blend .
@ArtbyKarenValentine Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome Hazel! I do think so brands are easier than others. I have other videos in my backgrounds playlist where I blend them with just finger. But think the mineral spirits will work on any brand.
@carolinewoodhall3222 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous, love the background, amazing coloring as always ❤
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Caroline!❤️❤️❤️
@rootwoman123 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you! One issue concerns me, however. Your oil pastels may be safe to touch but please make sure that your Odorless Mineral Spirits are as well. Keep safe!
@elainemalonyaicarvalho5359 9 ай бұрын
❤
@ArtbyKarenValentine 9 ай бұрын
H go lad you liked it Elaine!❤️
@2Tigerbabe 2 жыл бұрын
So helpful!!!! Thank you!!! Beautiful job ❣️❣️
@2Tigerbabe 2 жыл бұрын
Also one question. If you spray it with fixative will that stop it from smearing in a coloring book?
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Darn. I’m so sorry I missed this comment Diane! Yes. If you spray it will not transfer to other pages in your book.
@donajosefina6211 2 жыл бұрын
You are amazing!! Are you going to show how to paint this beautiful girl?
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
You are very kind Dona! No. She was already colored when I got the idea on how to do the background. But there will be many more portrait colorings to come!
@donajosefina6211 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyKarenValentine cant wait for it!
@alexandraemrick2799 2 жыл бұрын
It looks beautiful!!! Thanks for showing this way of doing the background. I'll definitely have to try it, as I also dislike getting my coloring pages and books wet. BTW, you can also blend colored pencil with OMS, but of course, it takes more time than oil pastels. Thank you for turning me onto Dessy Georgieff's coloring pages, I love how she includes several versions of each drawing.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alexandra! Yes, I’ve used OMS on colored B pencils, but you are right, it takes forever! I have another video coming up soon where I paint the whole background with the oil pastels, a brush and OMS. It works beautifully!!!
@alexandraemrick2799 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyKarenValentine Can't wait to see it!
@yazosoyo 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, as always your art is amazing! I have a cheap set of Daler Rowney oil pastels, they are not as opaque and definitely do not move with my finger. I’ve been eyeing the Paul Rubens, but I will look into these I know you make it seem so easy but nothing comes easy to me 🤣
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Try using them with mineral spirits and a brush Yazmin. I actually have a video coming up where I paint the whole background with oil pastels and brush. It works like a charm.
@yazosoyo 2 жыл бұрын
@ Art by Karen Valentine I’m watching the video, took out the oil pastels and Gamsol, tried on a scrap of Strathmore tone tan paper and nope, not as opaque as yours, they turned kind of a gel like consistency, and I can still see the tan paper below, it must be that they’re a student grade and I’m really bad at backgrounds 🙈 BTW, don’t the pins on the page show up afterwards? Oh I just saw that these are magnetic, so your board below is metal?
@dianelloyd7464 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work and great idea. When you rub in with your finger, are you dipping your finger in the Gamsol first or just rubbing with a dry finger? X
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diane! I am just rubbing with a dry finger. You can also use the paint brush to apply the oil pastels and Gamsol to create a paint like consistency.
@cati77410 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful background !! I love this 🤩 Dommage qu'il n'y ai pas de tutoriel du reste du coloriage, surtout de la peau et des fleurs 😉😊🥰
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you like it!🥰
@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn 2 жыл бұрын
karen you read my mind. I have gamsol and oil pastels and knew i could blend them but didnt really know how so thanks so much fyi the hair is incredible. Did all that rubbing make your hands hurt? i have ra so i am wondering if that would blow them up;
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Sherry I’m so sorry I missed this comment! No problems with rubbing. Thankfully the oil pastels move pretty easily on my paper. If you don’t want to do all the rubbing just paint them on with a larger brush and OMS. That’s what I did in the latest video I have up. Much easier and faster.
@Keniv. 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen! First, this is absolutely remarkably stunning!! I have the Paul Ruben oil pastels, so I assume an oil pastel is like any other oil pastel. You always bring us new techniques for our backgrounds along with your portraits and other artwork. I don’t think my finger is strong enough to push the pastel around the page but with your genius idea of using mineral spirits to blend it, I can do that! Since the oil pastel doesn’t really dry, I guess I can’t add the background first, right? With your magnets, what’s the base of your table and could you use small pieces of wax paper under the magnets so they don’t leave a mark? So sorry for rambling, I’m just excited lol. Thank you so much for this amazing video!
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Keni! Yes, any oil pastel should work. I actually will be posting a video in a week or so where I am doing exactly as you mentioned. Using a paint brush and OMS I literally paint the oil pastel on. The wonderful thing about it is that there is no oily residue. So you can absolutely use than method first with no problem! I think it’s going to as much a favorite as the gelatos are. Maybe even more because you can achieve a more opaque background which on tan paper is very desirable!
@Keniv. 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyKarenValentine Thank you Karen, I look forward to your videos!
@After40Art 2 жыл бұрын
I love to use gamsol with my oil pastels, but never thought to use them in a coloring book. Interesting. Does the workable fixative hold up well? There is a fixative specifically for oil pastels so I thought maybe they were different.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Workable fixative holds up fine, although I do prefer just a spray of Krylon Matt finish. It works great.
@tommiesmith8925 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Karen: I enjoyed your tutorial on using oil pastels for background. I have a question, I bought pastel gelatos, and I have vegetable glycerin I would like to use instead of mineral spirits. So my question is: would this be okay to use with pastel gelatos, or would I need to use anything at all to get the same effect? Also would I have to use a fixative since it’s gelatos and not oil? Thank you 🙏🏽 again for an informative and helpful video. 💞💞💞🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰👍👍
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tommie! Gelatos are water based so you could use water if you want to spread them around. However I use them “dry” with a short bristle stencil brush and get a beautiful smoothly blended background that way. No fixative is needed with Gelatos. I have a video where I demonstrate using the gelatos. If you would like a link, let me know. 😊
@tommiesmith8925 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I didn’t think I would need to, but like you I will use them dry. Yes, I would the link. Thank you 🙏🏽 so much.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
@@tommiesmith8925 Here it is Tommie. I hope you find it helpful. The short bristle brushes I believe are currently out of stock (that’s why they are showing up so ridiculously high) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJOXfqljntXUk6c.html
@elle4560 11 ай бұрын
❤ Dearest Karen, I purchased this picture of yours as it's gorgeous! Is there a coloring tutorial for this one? I can't seem to find it 🤓 I'm LOVE the hair color on her... do you mind me asking which colors you used? 🙏
@ArtbyKarenValentine 10 ай бұрын
Hi Elle! It’s not one of mine. It’s from Digital Morning. Unfortunately I only used it to show how to do the background so there are no other videos for it. I colored her and did this video such a long time ago I do not remember what colors I used. But I have have lots of videos in my coloring hair playlist that show how I do blonde hair. I hope that helps!!
@elle4560 10 ай бұрын
@@ArtbyKarenValentine Thank you Karen, I'll check out the other videos with blonde hair 💛💛💛
@Anna-uq7oy 2 жыл бұрын
I know they’re a different medium but how do you compare these with the gelatos?
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response Anna. There are two major differences that I have found. The oil pastels are more opaque than gelatos. This is very nice when using tan cardstock because the oil pastels completely cover the color of the paper. The other is that because they are oil I can use OMS and virtually paint with the oil pastels if I want to without the paper buckling. The downside is that the oils need a coat of sealer so they don’t smudge whereas the gelatos do not. I really like them both for different looks.
@Anna-uq7oy 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyKarenValentine no worries for being late. Thanks for the explanation. I have a small pack of oil pastels somewhere :)
@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn 2 жыл бұрын
karen I have a question for you. How much oil pastel do you lay down when doing this? its a bit hard for me to tell on the video. I think i might not be laying down enough.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure I can give a definitive amount Sherry. I just keep adding until I’m happy with how it looks. I guess I would say, if you are seeing your paper underneath you may want to add more. Be sure to spray it, or rub off the excess with a paper towel to avoid it transferring to areas you don’t want it.
@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtbyKarenValentine thats exactly what was happening , thanks i will try that.
@shorepk 10 ай бұрын
Do you have to seal the background to keep it from smearing after finished? I would like to do the background first and wondered if it is possible.
@ArtbyKarenValentine 10 ай бұрын
I think it depends on the oil Pastels you use. With the ones I use, I never have to seal. The coating of the pastel is also thin enough to dry. However I have experimented with Sennelier oil pastels and they never seem to dry.
@shorepk 10 ай бұрын
Ok. TY I would buy the ones you have!@@ArtbyKarenValentine