Neocolor II Pastels | Tips & Tricks

Neocolor II Pastels | Tips & Tricks | FAQ

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Hello! Today’s video is all about one of my favourite art supplies - the Caran D’Ache Neocolor II Pastels! I’m answering some of your questions while showing you how I use them in my sketchbook and showing how mixed media reacts with them.
I hope you find this video useful and it inspires you to experiment with your neocolors or to expand your art supplies! You can find any links down below and I hope you enjoyed watching! See you soon for a new video, Katie x
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C H A P T E R S:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Neocolor Basics
2:06 Are they worth the price?
3:03 How to blend
4:33 Precise lines
5:47 Layering on other media
8:44 Can you scrape it off?
9:25 Smearing & smudging
11:29 My favourite neocolor
12:16 Outro
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@LinRuiEn 3 ай бұрын

My grandmother made cards for everyone in the family for holidays. She just passed and left me many of her art supplies. She left an almost untouched full set of these. They are really intimidating for me but hopefully with these videos I can understand how to use them and make something in memory of her and get good use of them ❤

@KatieMoody 3 ай бұрын

I’m so very sorry for your loss, but how wonderful to keep on her artistic legacy! I’m sure it’s intimidating at first but hopefully once you start using them it’ll get easier and I bet your grandmother would be so happy to know they’re getting used ❤️

@acgallan 10 ай бұрын

If you sharpen your pastels, you can use a knife to to it. Then save the shavings to use as paint by just adding water to the left over shavings. That way, you don’t waste any of the pastels.

@cw4608 8 ай бұрын

I wonder if the shavings would be a bit like brusho powders if ground fine

@miklosnemeth8566 Жыл бұрын

4:39 I fullheartedly agree, when you badly need a sharp edge just use piece of paper or a ruler to block out the edge line. In oil pastel world we use stencils a hell lot, they are an enormous fun to include in the process. When you need a thin line, you can cut the stick diagonally and you will have fantastic tool to draw thin lines.

@cw4608 5 ай бұрын

An excellent video. I love how you answered questions with actual examples. Very well done. Nice artwork too. Corvids are one of my favorite birds.

@KatieMoody 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it! Corvid's feathers and the amount of colour variation depending on the light really fascinates me! 😄

@miklosnemeth8566 Жыл бұрын

3:17 At last someone who re ognized that Neocolor II looks a lot more gorgeous when used as an oil pastel. Use hairspray to remove tackiness. I prefer diluting with alcohol since it dries a lot faster and can be used even on thin 118 g/m2 sketchbook paper. Your video is fantastick you definitely know what you are talking about. There is class on Domestika by Clara Debray and that class is about Neocolor II used as a pastel. As for prices Neocolor II is significantly less expensive than Sennelier.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Yes I really love using them dry as oil pastels compared to wet, and they blend so well anyway! Agreed, much cheaper than Sennelier but a very different texture too!

@Janartable 2 жыл бұрын

I love my caran D’aches. I only ever use them wet…you’ve inspired me to try using them just as a crayon. This is crazy gorgeous!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh I'm so glad to hear that! And that's so interesting, because I'm the opposite about not using them when wet! I love how versatile they are 🙂 Thank you so much for watching!

@Owlsandoatmeal 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the tips! Your illustration is really pretty, I love the colours! Also, just a tip, if you do decide you'd like to sharpen your neocolour ii's, you could sharpen them over a dish or container and use the shavings as paint when mixed with a little water! :)

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sammy, that's a great idea and reduces waste!

@Owlsandoatmeal 2 жыл бұрын

@@KatieMoody No worries! Exactly! :)

@mandysmith4265 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought neocolours II and have just started practicing with them. I’m still very much a beginner so this video has been really useful. Thank you 😊

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Mandy! Really glad it's been useful and hope you enjoy using them!

@camrynprieto6987 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the knowledge ! And taking the time to show how the pastels work !

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carmen, it's my pleasure! So glad it was helpful 😊

@metababycow 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video Katie 😍 I definitely need to add these to my future wishlist!!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Alli 💖 They'd work so well to create painty bases for cards!

@jaimeo2312 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, thank you for sharing all your tips and tricks, so generous 💜 I also love the artwork you created 🌞

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Jaime! So glad you like it 💗

@saltandpeppers8788 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you gave us such a great demo with helpful tips and lessons. Thank you so much! Ive honestly never heard of these colors or where to find them, but your demo wants me to grab some of them to try out!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I got them as they've really changed my mixed media work! I think they are quite popular now so I think they can be quite easy to find in art shops! Thank you so much for watching 😊

@taralynnb 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful video, exactly what I was looking for! Thank youuuu!!!!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm so glad it's useful for you Tara! 😊

@canadakaren1131 2 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful piece Katie 🥰

@KatieMoody 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰

@GillianCrossArt 2 жыл бұрын

Love this picture Katie and very useful to see the swatches that you tested.

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gillian! Glad it was useful 😊

@katjweiss Ай бұрын

thank you, that was a really helpful demo :) I liked the bubblegum pink cotton candy background in your sketch too!

@KatieMoody Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@nomadkylee6256 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!! I’ve been trying to research if I wanted neocolour I or II and you helped me decide. Much appreciated!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm so glad it was helpful for you! Enjoy your new neocolors! 🥰

@Etrid Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this brilliant walk through of neocolor II, it helped me immensely :)

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, I'm so glad it was helpful for you! 😊

@krystal2202 Жыл бұрын

Your illustration came out beautifully! I love the birds colors and the houses in the back everything is so beautiful ❤️❤️! Great video. 😊

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@berolinastrassmann Жыл бұрын

Your bird is so beautiful! Thanks for all the extra tests and experiments about layering and combinations with gouache and pencil. Will check out the DIIYS pieces now!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, so glad it was helpful 😊

@monkeymintaka 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Katie! And I loved seeing the process of the DTIYS 🥰 A couple of ways I also like to use the neocolors - I love using them on their side to get a fatter softer line, I like to do this for clouds especially! And it makes snapping the crayons not so sad. I also like scribbling the neocolor and then going over with pencil, and the pencil only is seen on the areas I missed with the crayon (if that makes sense?) I've been using my neocolors as backgrounds lately (with water) instead of paint as it's so much quicker. They really are awesome materials.

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks April! Haha that's true, I need to take off the outside wrapper and accept theyre broken so I can use them in that way! I love when you use the white as a layer over the piece to tone back the colours, they really are so versatile!

@markdonovan1540 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent demo and explanation. I must put my Neocolour II to more use. Thank you for the inspiration. Subscribed!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that's wonderful to hear, thank you! So glad you found it helpful

@tinneke5874 Жыл бұрын

this bird is so beautiful! love these neocolors too

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Neocolors are one of my favourite mediums for sure 😄

@laurawelsh9153 Жыл бұрын

Lovely work, and such a helpful video 🥰 xx

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So glad it was helpful Laura 😊💖

@cozyminouk 2 жыл бұрын

This was so informative and lovely to watch you draw 🥰 thank you for answering my question. using neocolors seems less scary to me after watching this for sure!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Minouk 😊 Thank you for asking one! I hope it's inspired you and you'll have a go! 😄

@sheldoodles6351 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad I found your youtube!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for joining me here! 😊

@annahitajasavala5854 Жыл бұрын

A superb product! Thank you for the video Q and A.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 💜

@Midwitch88 Жыл бұрын

This piece is gorgeous!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@ungriacastillo 2 жыл бұрын

So happy I found your channel! I was just wishing the other day a video like was this was made!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much! So glad you found it helpful 😊

@eileenvalachovic9435 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and art. Thank you. I have a thing about sharp points. I shapen the Neocolor 2 into some pill container with each section a different color. I can use them to make washes.

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Eileen! That's a wonderful idea, I'll remember to save them if I ever sharpen them!

@yaqian7435 Жыл бұрын

I love your painting ❤ it seems that neocolor 2 are soft and vibrant.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰 They really are! I struggled with the vibrancy when I first got them but I've really embraced them now and I love it!

@irismuddyhehe Жыл бұрын

this is so so gorgeous and helpful thank you very much!!!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much! So glad it was helpful 😊

@janevincent7103 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this video. Your bird is gorgeous. I made one very similarly a while ago by colouring small areas in different, vibrant shades. I did a grosbeak on some rocks with wet and dry leaves draped over parts of the rocks by also colouring both with many different smaller areas of colour. The difference between yours is that I used my non water soluble prismacolour pencils. I have a heavy hand in that I love the look of opaque, rich colour without transparency. It is so much fun to blend and put my colours right next to each other without interfering at all with each other. So far I haven't broken anything but the points at times, but I still hate doing that and wasting the point colour. I've learned a lot from this and can't wait to bring out my neos and do the same thing with them. XOXOJANE

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jane! That sounds amazing - I love building up a rich colour with lots of layering which sounds exactly like your technique too! We don't have Grosbeaks here in the UK but I've just looked them up and what a fantastic bird! Hope you enjoy using your neocolors 😊💜

@carolopenhym2609 Жыл бұрын

Great video and I love your drawing!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@vizsalhound Жыл бұрын

Great video you the only person so far I found that tells you how to use it and teaches about it other videos just so you how they color a coloring book thank you fot]r this.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So glad you found it helpful 😊

@miklosnemeth8566 Жыл бұрын

You can even heat, with a simple kitchen candle, up the tip of the stick and apply impasto, you can even use a painting knife. In your next video, this was brilliant, anyway, you can demo sgraffito. The trick is that, first you paint a base layer, optionally fixate it with a gentle spray, and then paint over that layer and scratch back. I use a ceramic blade pen cutter, Slice.

@KallerhultCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect companion as I sat here playing with my 20 new crayons (I've had 8 or so since oh.. 2015?, but you and April inspired me to buy more colours) :D

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Haha we are such good enablers 😂 Hope you enjoy the new ones - I don't need any more but I am always tempted 🙈

@karenvc8005 Жыл бұрын

I've been using Neocolor II for years. I typically use them with figurative work over watercolor. I like to blend with a little bit on what so that I retain texture.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

I wish I'd known about them sooner, they're so versatile! I've not used them over watercolour but I love the idea of using them to add on more texture with that medium too

@paintbywhitney3029 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! I just ordered some and they’ll be here tomorrow, but I got the non water soluble ones, I knew I should’ve gotten the others lol.

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh that's so exciting Whitney, I can't wait to see how you use them! I'd be really interested in seeing how you find the neocolor Is, I think they'll be similar apart from not being able to use them with water!

@bethmegansmith4642 9 ай бұрын

Had to watch this again. As I have asked for the 84 set for xmas. I have the 40 set and I love them got it 4 years ago for xmas hahahha Last week picked 20 Luminace pencils ....they are so velvet and smooth . I am buying more open stock . I love your Q&A and your videos xxxx

@KatieMoody 9 ай бұрын

Aw I'm so glad, thank you so much for all your lovely comments and support! ❤️ That is so exciting - the 40 set looks amazing! And Luminance are my all-time favourites 😍

@bethmegansmith4642 9 ай бұрын

🥰@@KatieMoody

@jessicandothings Жыл бұрын

Light olive is my favorite too!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

I still absolutely love it! I've already had to replace it because I used it too much 😆

@fuzzydragons 2 жыл бұрын

great job with all those studies to see what will and wont work and wonderful birb! 😀

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33 10 ай бұрын

They are a great alternative to oil pastels even though similar. Thank you for this

@KatieMoody 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching!

@miklosnemeth8566 Жыл бұрын

11:04 far the most useful video about Neocolor II. As for fixative, just use hairspray, its human friendly, works even better than brutal art store chemicals. All pastellists I know use hairspray. I spray all my sketchbook drawings, two light layers are enough and no smearing.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, so glad it was useful! And great to know about the hairspray too - much cheaper than the art fixatives!

@janiceccollins2351 5 ай бұрын

Really good information thank you 😊

@KatieMoody 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 😊

@KatieCosmoArt Жыл бұрын

I really want some neocolours, I'm glad I saw this as I wasnt aware there qere two different kinds. The II ones sound like the ones I'd go for so thanks for pointing that out 😊

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

They are my favourite medium 🤩 The IIs are definitely the ones I'd recommend! 😊

@juniperr2761 Жыл бұрын

just a fun little idea 🤗 if you prefer to sharpen but are worried about the waste you can use the shavings of the neocolors and stuff them into a watercolor halfpan and flatten(?) them a bit with a water brush !! they can be used like watercolors and you get a sharper neocolor without the waste 🫶

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Such a great idea to put them into a little pan set! Thank you 😊

@kristasee 2 ай бұрын

A good demonstration….thank you

@KatieMoody 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 😊

@sweethomes674 Жыл бұрын

Creative and pretty

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@Katiors 2 жыл бұрын

It was both interesting and informative, thank you ^_^

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Ah I'm so glad! Thank you for watching Kati 😊

@baciliamacias8276 4 ай бұрын

Hi Katie, Love your videos, what type of sketchbook do you use.? Can you recommend one for a beginner? Mine starts to get thin when I layer multiple mediums. Thank you

@KatieMoody 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I absolutely love the Royal Talens Art Creation sketchbooks because they're so affordable and can handle a lot of my mixed media! The only issue is if you're using a lot of water because it doesn't hand that (or watercolour for example) very well. If you're in the UK, Seawhite of Brighton do great sketchbooks or you could try Hahnemuhle or Strathmore mixed media sketchbooks 😊

@cutehoney14 Жыл бұрын

Do you recommend getting a smaller set or maybe even individual color of them to try out first or getting a big set at once cause the price is cheaper. I have seen them everywhere lately and definitely want to try out. 🥰

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 😊 I would suggest starting with a smaller set first - or even buying individual shades at first depending on which colours you use. Their standard box of 10 pastels wouldn't work for me as the colours are too bright, but the limited edition Beya Rebai sets of 10 (in either the warm or cold shade set!) would've been perfect for me to try when starting out! Personally I think it's a better way to test them out and experiment with how they'd work in your process, before splashing out on a bigger set in case you're not a fan!

@SereneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this as there's not much out there on neos. I do have a question about the fixative. Is it low odor? I have used a krylon fixative once before and it smelled so badly I never used it again.

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! This fixative has quite a strong odor! I can definitely still smell it on my pages for a while once I've sprayed the sketchbook, but the next day or so I do find it dulls and now I can't tell they've been sprayed at all. Annoyingly every spray I've used has been quite strong odor so I wonder if there's a specific ingredient in there!

@SereneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

@@KatieMoody I really appreciate you touching on the fixative! And thank you for the response!

@amy4214 Жыл бұрын

Hi!!! Thanks so much for posting this! I also have some anxiety around fixative as I have worked on a giant watercolour piece with neocolours and because I have used the crayons neat on the piece (without using water over it) I feel it will need some fixative but wasn’t sure which one is safe to use that won’t ruin the piece or change the colours in anyway 🙏✨ Do you know if it’s safe to roll up the piece after using fixative to transport in a tube? Thanks so much :)

@biancavictoria8746 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking into buying the Neocolors II and this was so helpful, thank you! I just have one question, I'd like to layer highlights over the top with either a white gel pen or a white acrylic paint pen. Would either of these work on the Neocolors? Or should I buy something else?

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this was helpful, thank you for for watching! I'd definitely say the white acrylic paint pen would be best - I think the gel pen might slip on top of the neocolors, but the paint pen would work! 😄 I've layered paint (both gouache and acrylic) on neocolors before and it works well!

@biancavictoria8746 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieMoody ah thank you for your reply! That's super helpful. I can't wait to give them a try!!

@Julie-vy3oz 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration-inspires me to play with these more! And new subscriber.

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Julie, thank you so much for subscribing! So glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful 😊 I can't imagine not using neocolors in my work anymore!

@hsteil 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this instructional video. You mentioned you used these water soluble crayons over your paintings. Is this over acrylic paintings?

@KatieMoody 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes I use them over both acrylic and gouache paint ☺️

@hsteil 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your quick reply. I am fascinated with the water soluble crayons….do you varnish your paintings when you use this product?

@miklosnemeth8566 Жыл бұрын

Start with the smallest 15 set. A lot of colors have only one star lightfastness rating, so if lightfastness is important when selling original artwork, buy only the colors with two or three stars.

@zuheyr1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. How do you complement neocolor with pencils? Which pencils?

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I usually use the pencils for the smaller details! Coloured pencils don't go over the top of neocolor so I usually use them first and go around them with the neocolors. They're also good for colouring in any gaps around the neocolor shapes! I love using Prismacolors or Luminance 🤗

@barefacedquestions 8 ай бұрын

If you want to mix a color, for example a particular shade of grey, will you mix it directly on the paper or on a separate surface?

@KatieMoody 8 ай бұрын

Usually I mix it onto the paper! If it's not quite right, I'll just try again and cover it up. It helps me not be too precious with my art 😊

@Snoodlezsaid Жыл бұрын

Does a black ink micron pen write over the neocolor well (when diluted with water, after the paper dries?)

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

I've tested it out with a few black ink pens and it works great! But yes it has to be diluted with water first - they don't work on top of Neocolor without the water 😊

@timcooper1198 Ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing me to this. It's handy. I just want to ask. The pink pencil you used. Is it a regular coloured pencil or a watercolour pencil?

@KatieMoody Ай бұрын

No problem at all! It's a regular coloured pencil! Just a prismacolour, so not water soluble 😊

@zenandink3531 Жыл бұрын

Love Mr Crow 😊

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🧡

@RoseDubuc 2 жыл бұрын

Can you work with them in combination with oil pastels?

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rose! I'm not sure, sorry! I've never used oil pastels so I'm not sure how they'll layer!

@berolinastrassmann Жыл бұрын

You can use them side by side...as they both share a waxy/oily basis...but it would be a waste because the plus of Neocolor II is its ability to be water soluble, which you will not be able to do if you use oil pastels. Perhaps Neocolor I (wax crayon, NOT water soluble) might be a better match to combine with oil pastels.

@marvelenia6702 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this review, it was really helpful. Now the wantmonster in me has awaked...

@KatieMoody 7 ай бұрын

Haha you won't regret it! 😄

@freespiritbe Жыл бұрын

Very pretty bird

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bostonblackie9503 Жыл бұрын

In a year the 84 have gone up about $100 CAN. Amazon is offering a pay as you go plan. Don't know if they are charging you interest. PS: What paper would you recommend to use.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

It's a shame the prices have gone up so much, I find that some art materials are harder to get overseas and so sadly they put the prices up higher because of demand! Just had a look on the payment plan on Amazon and looks like they do charge interest - about 12%! I started with the set of 40 and just keep buying individual sticks to top up my collection. I find they work best on smooth paper, so any smooth watercolour paper if you're using mixed media works well! 😊

@miklosnemeth8566 Жыл бұрын

I'd go even further, just start with the smallest set which is 15, and buy the colors piece by piece, buy the colors that you really would use.

@natashat2702 2 жыл бұрын

sharpen them save shavings , out in a half pan or full pan , use as a water color .... no waste !!

@KatieMoody 2 жыл бұрын

Fab idea, thank you!

@materialgirl338 Жыл бұрын

FYI you can sharpen ur crayons and save the shavings full of pigment.

@katietabatadze2972 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video lessons. May I ask - please explain the word ,,loose", I didn't really guess the exact meaning of it. Thanks in advance. დიდი მადლობა.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 'Loose' to me means being more playful with my marks and letting go of it being 'perfect'. When I'm tighter and more precise, I find that my art loses energy and fun, so I try and do the opposite! I hope that makes sense 💛

@katietabatadze2972 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieMoody 💜💜💜 Now I got it 😊 Thank you 🫂

@phillipstroll7385 2 ай бұрын

If you're going to use them so heavy and dry why not just get mungyo oil pastels. They're great

@KatieMoody 2 ай бұрын

Neocolors are sooo much less messy than oil pastels, and I find the texture very different 😊

@joanpringle-canning2834 2 ай бұрын

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@judithf9297 Жыл бұрын

This is crazy, these Neocolors ii are not made to lay down so much pigment dry, to push so hard and draw with them, really. They are an exceptional product meant to just lay down a small amount and then blend them with water, mostly in bigger areas. They give fantastic results, just like all Caran D'ache products. But not to use them so hard so they will snap and draw an entire bird with them. This way you can use up one in no time at all and the results are not even that nice. Why do that to s quality product? Some people or "artists" they just don't know the right and the wrong way. Too bad. Common sense.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

I really disagree - I don't think there is a right or a wrong way with art supplies at all! Isn't that the beauty of creativity? I love that things can be used in different ways, and I'm constantly inspired by seeing other artists use materials in ways I haven't before. It creates new texture and new styles that I find so interesting! If we all created in the same way and used the same techqniues, art would be really boring!

@meldixon1918 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen @thefrugalcrafter sharpen her colors onto a palette so she can use her shavings like gouache. Helps with adding details if you use a small brush too!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'll check their channel out, what a good idea!