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@knockedoutloaded279 2 күн бұрын
Inspiring, I',m aspie and doing the same,,,
@OpalInspired 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much @knockedoutloaded279 . I am sooo encouraging you to continue on your journey, it can be challenging at times , but you're going to learn so much. Tell your story and show off your skills, its so very satisfying. Sending you lots of love and wishing you much success....Keep going! ❤️❤️
@Robyn19fnq 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for the inspiration. I also am new to pan pastels and pastel pencils, but I love the feeling of them. I bought a pad of pastelmat, and have only used it once, but found it to be quite foreign feeling, but perhaps it's a matter of getting used to it. I like using watercolour paper also, I heard a tip from a pan pastel artist to lightly sand the coating off the paper first. It's so daunting for a beginner artist to pay so much for materials, when I'm just dabbling to learn.
@OpalInspired 9 күн бұрын
You're very welcome @Robyn19fnq so glad you were inspired by this video. Why not experiment different types of paper even inexpensive ones and see which effect you like best, once you are more confident try your pastelmat again. P.S. Some watercolour papers do have more sizing than others , I like the idea of sanding the coating off a bit. Again try experimenting with some inexpensive watercolour paper. Much love and happy creating.❤️
@mimisart 16 күн бұрын
Was this an ordinary piece of coloured paper or is it for mixed media? I find regular paper hard to work with as it tends to ripple when it gets wet. I love the colours in this piece.
@OpalInspired 16 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Mimi. This was pink card stock paper , I taped it down on a bit of canvas board. Taping down on hardboard will also do the trick. Hope this helps ❤❤❤❤
@mimisart 21 күн бұрын
In the future I want to paint people and portraits. This is a good video to come back to. I use the grid method for my paintings, it’s hard to explain to someone…well, that’s my experience anyway. I struggle doing it every time as well, 😆. Self taught artist struggles I suppose.
@OpalInspired 20 күн бұрын
That's wonderful Mimi, we are thinking along the same lines. I have some more portraits and figurative drawings planned, it might be fun to explore varying methods, styles and techniques. 👍❤️❤️❤️
@mimisart 24 күн бұрын
Hello Opal, greetings from another Canadian dweller 🇨🇦. I found your channel through a comment you left on one of Tarrah Lu’s videos. What a crazy rollercoaster this KZbin journey has us on. But it’s a fun one…full of lessons to be learnt.
@OpalInspired 24 күн бұрын
Hello Mimi always nice to connect with a fellow Canadian artist. Love Tarra Lu and her great insights. I totally agree with you -KZbin is quite a journey: its often challenging but what a wonderful way to keep in touch with your creative side. Sending much love to you Mimi. P.S. What’s been your biggest lesson so far?”
@mimisart 24 күн бұрын
@@OpalInspired I have so many really. For KZbin: what I would recommend to someone who's about to start or just has...be patient. This is not a quick race...and if you approach it as such, you'll be disappointed and give up too soon. Or...if you somehow have a ton of knowledge and are doing all the right things, but are pushing HARD, you'll be heading straight for creators burn out... As an Artist: don't compromise who you are and what you love to do. The right people will find you, don't bend yourself into spaces you don't fit. Who are you creating art for to begin with? Your journey is uniquely yours...
@OpalInspired 24 күн бұрын
You are so on point! Beautifully put Mimi, beautifully put!!! ❤❤❤❤
@paulinebowen5503 28 күн бұрын
So informative ❤
@OpalInspired 27 күн бұрын
Sending much love to you Pauline , so glad you found it informative. So happy to have shared it with you.❤️
@l-agough7237 28 күн бұрын
I love that this work fills you with such joy. Great information on other methods of monetization. Wishing you even more success!
@OpalInspired 27 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. Its a great feeling to be able to do what you love and share your story. Much Love. ❤️
@milenabdesign 28 күн бұрын
I have subscribed not only for your content, but for your lovely energy! Success!
@OpalInspired 28 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your support. It means so much to me to hear that my energy resonates with you. It is so very very encouraging. Love always ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@CathyWagner001 29 күн бұрын
Very creative ideas! Thank you🤗
@OpalInspired 28 күн бұрын
I am so happy you enjoyed the video. Happy creating! sending much love!❤️
@milenabdesign 29 күн бұрын
Wow! So beautiful!
@OpalInspired 29 күн бұрын
Woke up to these lovely words. Thank you so very much @milenabdesign. Much love. ❤️❤️❤️
@natashat2702 2 ай бұрын
cool idea what colour did u add to the blue at the start i dont believe i have that shade its beeautiful
@OpalInspired Ай бұрын
Thanks so much @natashat2702. The lighter colour is Phthalo blue tint and the darker one is Phthalo Blue shade. Much love and happy creating.❤️❤️❤️
@conmckfly 2 ай бұрын
I do stick figures only.🙄 I wish I had just a bit of your talent. Lovely video. Enjoyed.
@OpalInspired 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so so very much, much appreciated...stick figures...great start! Now on to a few shapes. Much love! ❤️❤️❤️
@dr_tachi 2 ай бұрын
This was great!
@OpalInspired 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much @dr_tachi ! Feeling so very honored right now. Sending much much love your way!!! ❤❤❤
@herbalannie7707 2 ай бұрын
New to pastel pencil. Just bought some faber castle and needed some examples to watch . Thank you. Beautiful
@OpalInspired 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful, welcome to the world of pastel pencils @herbalannie7707, wishing you lots of creative fun. Much much love. ❤️❤️❤️
@SOMEI-e1w 3 ай бұрын
🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈😇
@OpalInspired 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your lovely colourful comment @user-us5fe9fc5n ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@karenluke-mannarino3426 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful painting. Thanks for all the tips on using pencils. I relatively new to pastels, just invested in the pans this week, so this will be helpful. I’d love to see your take on paper, as pastelmat is so expensive, but pastels really require enough tooth to hold the layers!
@OpalInspired 3 ай бұрын
Thank you♥♥♥! You are so very welcome @karenluke-mannarino3426 , so glad you liked the video and found it helpful. I totally agree good paper can be quite expensive..... a paper video on its way. In the mean time experiment with different kinds of water colour papers, they have good weight and often nice textures to play with. Happy creating.♥
@OpalInspired 3 ай бұрын
00:1 Introduction 1:48 Tools 9:39 Pastel Pencil Techniques 14:03 Drawing with pastel pencils (Drawing demonstration)
@judibinks 3 ай бұрын
Really helpful. Thanks 🎉
@OpalInspired 3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome @judibinks! ❤❤❤
@littleforest1166 3 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful demonstration. Your tone, and pace is so gentle. Thank you!
@OpalInspired 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for those lovey words @littleforest1166.Soo much appreciated. ❤❤❤
@Mamakate2382 3 ай бұрын
Great information. I had to take a second look at the date here because the shelves in most of the stores in my part of the world look very, very sparse, nothing like the selection & variety shown in your stores. Thanks to inflation and internet shopping, there may be three baskets, two metal tubs and a few plastic bins available…if we’re lucky! So these days I’m making do with what I have and praying for better times and a better world.
@OpalInspired 3 ай бұрын
Hi @sharongates4699 , things are also getting more and more expensive here. A great activity here in spring and summer are garage and yard sales. I have found so many useful pieces for my creative endeavors, things that people just don't want anymore. My latest was a large desk top easel for just a few dollars. Have a look at what you have and see how you can repurpose them also. Happy hunting and happy creating. Much love. P.S. Curious to know where you are in the world? ❤❤❤
@DeannaReti 4 ай бұрын
Lovely Artwork I'm Dee from NZ and I'm new to ur chanell. 😇😇
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
Welcome @DeannaReti so excited to hear from you all the way from New Zealand. Thank you for the lovey comment, it so very much appreciated!❤❤❤❤
@Violetprincess29 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful work
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much much for the wonderful comment @Violetprincess29 ❤❤❤❤
@HelmaLuzumova 4 ай бұрын
Very helpful, a good inspiration for a pastel medium beginner, thanks!:)
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I am so very happy you found the found the video useful @HelmaLuzumova. ❤❤❤❤
@susankashmiri6199 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
Thank you soo very much @susankashmiri6199. Feeling so appreciated right now, sending much love your way.
@goat8477 4 ай бұрын
Nice job! The problem of too many options is a well known one.. I am constantly reorganizing the smaller things. Especially after I went to the art supply store and need to make room for the new babies ;-)
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much @goat8477. I so agree😀 , finding home for our new found treasures is an on going thing...but oh the possibilities❤❤❤
@deeaustin6479 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your creativity Opal, you have given me some superb ideas for using my Pan Pastels. 👏🏻
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
You are so very welcome @deeaustin6479. I am happy to hear that you found my video useful. Much love.❤
@jcfromupstate1693 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I was drawing apples exactly the first example you used. I’m going to improve my skill at drawing with a lot of practice and your lesson here.
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
So happy to hear that my tutorial resonated with you @jcfromupstate1693 .Sending love and wishing you much success with your drawings.
@susankashmiri6199 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for that great tutorial. Lots of great techniques to try😀
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
So thrilled that you liked the tutorial @susankashmiri6199 , it warms my heart that you fund it useful. Lots of love ❤❤❤
@morganniciomhair8284 4 ай бұрын
Thank you.After an accident I have an aquired brain injury so it is very hard to be organised.I love to re use and recycle but i have ended up with boxes and boxes!I found your video very helpfull,although i stat away from plastics I suppose sometimes it can help when on a not alot of money situ!Apreciate your soothing voice and music also.BLESSINGS.
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much @morganniciomhair8284 for you beautiful heart felt comment. So glad you liked my video and found it useful. Sending you lots of love and blessing also. ❤ P.s. I agree with you on plastics. The good news is that Steralite manufacturers state that their products are recyclable (back into hard plastics) and PVCs, Latex, Teflon, Phthalate Chemicals, fungicides, Bishphenol A (BPAs), or antibacterial chemicals are not used.😀
@morganniciomhair8284 4 ай бұрын
@OpalInspired That's great news about the plastics.I did not know that.I was inspired to start organising my art room because of your video( note to self,I don't need 20 cardboard boxes because they might be usefull!Thank you Opall.Wishing you many happy times in your new space.
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
So exited to hear that you are inspired to organize your art space @morganniciomhair8284.Enjoy your new art space!❤️
@Suology2030 4 ай бұрын
Loved the techniques. Thank you ❤
@OpalInspired 4 ай бұрын
You're very welcome . Thank you so much! ❤❤❤❤
@slavicafidersek5272 5 ай бұрын
Amazing ❤
@OpalInspired 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much @slavicafidersek5272 sending much love ❤
@OpalInspired 5 ай бұрын
Time stamps: Fish 00:00:23 Pastel Flower 00:06:28 Snail 00:11:36 ♥
@lmeadow52 5 ай бұрын
Looks great! My sister just visited and helped me organize my basement. I still have to go through all my craft and art supplies to pare them down. It's a lot of work. You've given yourself many different options too!
@OpalInspired 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much @lmeadow52. Yes, it is a lot of work but so worth it . Getting organized clears the space more creativity, sounds like you are ready to go! P.S. How lovely of your sister to help out. Sending you both lots of love.❤
@Mah_Sh_ell 5 ай бұрын
Yeeees! Love your space! And thank you for sharing! You’ve given ME many ideas! ✨
@OpalInspired 5 ай бұрын
❤️Thank you so very much @Mah_Sh_ell. I am sooo thrilled that you got lots of ideas from the video. Wishing you lots of fun and creativity in your creative space. Much love!
@MrHiArt 5 ай бұрын
Hello Opal! Hello lovely lady artist! It's so nice to watch your work! Your portrait is a stunning piece of art! Lots of creative success to you, wonderful lady! With admiration for your talent, your art friend, Mr.Hi!
@OpalInspired 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Mr Hi for your lovely comment. Wishing you much continued success .❤
@Damion2950 6 ай бұрын
Good stuff 😊
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
So glad you liked the video @javiongreen2950. Thanks so, much sending much love. ❤
@autumnrain1892 6 ай бұрын
Great vid. One thing that will help the audio is making yourself a pop-filter. Take a wire hanger, bend it into a circle and cover it with panty hose. Put that in front of your mic and talk through it. That will cut the vocal "pops" in your audio from your p's and t's ect. ❤❤ Old audio technician trick. 😉
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much @autumnrain1892 for taking the time share that fantastic tip.. grabbing the panty hose as we speak. Thanks again and sending much love.❤
@autumnrain1892 6 ай бұрын
@@OpalInspired sending it right back 🥰🥰
@kennethmccalla2589 6 ай бұрын
You are the teacher I would like you to do a self portrait of me another great session
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
What a cool idea @kennethmccalla2589 doing portraits of my subscribers.👍 Would love to do a video on the process. Dm me on Instagram ( OpaIinspired ) your favourite selfie and I lets see what happens. So glad you enjoyed the video. Much love.❤️
@shalinicraftcreations24 6 ай бұрын
I loved it💕
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so very much @shalinicraftcreations24, so thrilled you loved the video ❤
@deckdahall.s 6 ай бұрын
beautifully drawn! 🫶
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much❤❤❤
@carolineeccel5387 6 ай бұрын
Reminds me of myself always trying something different. My grandkids would say, "I knew you were going to change it...again." It's a little frustrating but fun. Thank you for sharing. Your studio looks like an inviting place to work. Complete with plants. 😊
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
You are very welcomed @carolineeccel5387. Happy to hear you liked the make over, its a really pleasant spot to work.. and so great to have options now that all the clutter is gone. ❤❤❤👍
@deckdahall.s 6 ай бұрын
this is such a cool idea! definitely gonna try this soon!!! thanks 🫶
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
Hi @deckdahall.s, I am absolutely thrilled that your going to try this. Feel free to let me know your results. Lots of love .❤❤❤
@edmundgough9864 6 ай бұрын
Another great production.
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much @edmundgough9864. It warms my heart that you enjoyed my video, sending much love.❤
@kimberleebrooks-trakis9563 6 ай бұрын
I love that you did more than one drawing per prompt. If I do inktober next year, you can bet that I will follow suit. I love your style and your drawings. Very talented.
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much @kimberleebrooks. I find drawing subjects multiple times really helps to get a feel for the subject, it's a fun way to explore . So happy you liked the video.♥️
@eibecher 6 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
So glad you liked the video, thank you so much @eibecher.❤
@daviashaw6628 6 ай бұрын
👌
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much Diviashaw , so glad you liked the video❤
@Damion2950 6 ай бұрын
🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
@OpalInspired 6 ай бұрын
Hi Javion, I'm thrilled you liked it! Great hearing from you.❤
@AmandaTrought 7 ай бұрын
Hi Opel, it has been a while great to see you creating. You created a great space for yourself, looks lovely!😍
@OpalInspired 7 ай бұрын
Great to hear from you Amanda. Totally enjoying your videos, what a wonderful journal you have, its like a piece that evolves over time. Always come away inspired. ❤❤❤
@MrHiArt 7 ай бұрын
Hello Opal! Lovely pieces of art you drew! Great sketches! Great video! Super class! You are lovely! With a friendly smile, Mr. Hi! :)
@OpalInspired 7 ай бұрын
So very appreciated. Thank you Mr. Hi ❤