047 - Pamela Caughey - ABSTRACT Acrylic PAINTING Techniques LARGE Scale - PLAY - FUN - Part I

[@lillianfyn2606]

I recently started painting with oil and cold wax thanks to your inspiring videos. I'm having a lot of fun with this. I'm a senior and enjoy part time fine art courses at our local college. Presently I'm taking a mixed media course. For one of my projects, I used oil and cold wax on Arches oil paper, a first for me. Great paper! Great media!!! I love the feel of application. My piece is small. I used a colour shaper. I saw where you randomly tore a piece of paper and used it to mono print, so I did that. What a great way to create repetition in a composition. I used the same piece to mono print, trace around and paint the shape and or outline and create a halo effect around it. Creating different similarities. Thanks for the great videos!!!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you, Lillian - I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! Keep painting ;)

[@dvgcreative2206]

Lately, I have been loving using the screwdriver. But I always feel most connected to my art when I use my fingers.

[@PamelaCaughey]

I like to use a screwdriver (flat head, usually) or an awl but fingers - as long as I have great gloves - works too! Thanks for your comment ;)!

[@laraprovost9496]

One of my favourite tools is a rag using it to smear paint across the canvas or wipe it away. As a variation, I also use crumpled newspaper to spread paint around. Thank you for the inspiring video!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you, Lara - I'm glad you liked the video ;) I think, Part II is a little more exciting - it should be ready in about a week! Happy Holidays! :)

[@laraprovost9496]

@@PamelaCaughey Thank you and Happy Holidays to you, Pamela! I am looking forward to the new video! :)

[@carleanne]

Hi Pam. Another great video, can’t wait to see the follow up. A couple of tools I love with cwm, my fingers and those heavy duty claw shaped scrapers that rip through layers of old cold wax. Sometimes I use them to make lines and sometimes I use them over the whole painting to reveal a beautiful surface that I am then unable to figure out where to go next! If I am using inks to make an undersurface I recently used reeds from my garden. I used the rounded top and it gave me some unpredictable lines. I can only use each reed once before it falls apart but it was fun to play with and made me think that there must be other interesting things to use from outside.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Carleanne - I wonder if the claw shaped scrapers are also the ones you use in your garden? I love the idea of using reeds ;)

[@wendymoreland2038]

I use my stencils and of course the famous BOWL SCRAPER - I am convinced that Gamblin Cold Wax has better finishing than the Dorland - having used both I recommend Gamblin brand. I have found rolling stencils on Amazon under kids clay tools that are super unique and I hope to be use them more - Wendy

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Wendy! CONGRATULATIONS! You are a winner of a Messermeister tool in my art giveaway contest! Please email me your address at [e-mail] :) Pam

[@wendymoreland2038]

Pamela Caughey Art awesome way to finish up the New Year Thank you for the inspiration and information you have provided me through your KZbin videos!

[@helenfogarty9934]

Love watching your fabulous work Pamela……. So inspirational with your mark making and innovative techniques!!❤️

[@UjwalaPrabhu]

A worn out 1" flat brush is my most favourite of tool. Im usually working the next one into shape so that I have an almost similar one to replace it with. Love your videos and can't wait to try out the Dorland cold wax that I've been sitting on for a while now. Thank you.

[@PamelaCaughey]

You are very welcome, Ujwala! Thank you for your comment - there is nothing like a well worn and loved brush. How cool that that is your favorite! ;)

[@iwanabfre]

omygosh you paint like i did in college and i love you for it... was in coma, so i forget all my past.. most anyway but i get glimmers when i see things......... like you immersed and walking around a painting ... i used to get right into the paint.. one i used a hockey stick.. lol i love your work ty for this so much it gives me a great feeling, and memory i forgot! xo

[@deborahhunter-whitlock5549]

Thank you Pamela! My favorite tool? That's a very hard question as I have so many that I love. I would have to say a plastic bench scraping tool that I bought at a homeware store. It was very cheap and it's my 'go to' tool when I find myself trying to control too much in my work.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks very much, Deborah - sounds like a pretty heavy duty tool if it's good for scraping a bench! ;)

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Deborah -just curious if you signed up for my free Videos and Tutorials and if so, under what name? Thanks! Pam

[@deborahhunter-whitlock5549]

@@PamelaCaughey Hi Pamela, I thought that i did sign up for them. It would be the same name. I will check and make sure. Thanks, Deb

[@deborahhunter-whitlock5549]

@@PamelaCaughey I have just signed up using the name Deb Whitlock. Thanks for the prompt, Deb

[@elizabethhouston7502]

I love my set of ArtGraph tailor’s chalk-style bars-especially the indigo and the white ones. Dip in water and the inky bold marks are beautiful! Also love the 1” silicone “brush” that Pamela suggested in her resource list and on her videos.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Elizabeth - are you sure it's Indigo? I've never seen that color - just the blacks, whites and primary colors! ;)

[@mariekedekker553]

My favorite tool is a palet knife. I work in oils, I've never tried cold wax, but I'd love to.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks for your comment, Marieke :) I hope you get to try adding cwm to your oils! :)

[@suzanscribner-reed1068]

I am new to the group and to the cold wax medium, I have been mark making with an old worn out whisk broom, along with files from my jewelry studio. Great video! Thanks

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Suzan! Thanks for your comment and welcome aboard - it's great to have you in this course ;)

[@cindyrobinson5091]

I love to use feathers and combs as tools!

[@arianeedm]

Pamela, thanks! This is incredible to watch!i had a question, can one use wax with acrylic paint? Thanks so much for sharing your incredible work process with us.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hey there, you can work with cold wax/oil on top of dried acrylics, yes but you shouldn't be mixing any wax mediums with acrylic while still wet! I hope this helps! Best, Pam ;)

[@redgirl696]

I have several....I think my hands are high on that list...credit cards are good too!

[@PamelaCaughey]

I agree, Raven - both high on my list!! Thanks for your comment here ;)

[@MDWLRK7]

I can't paint without ruining things. This was a fun video.

[@saramccracken5342]

How do you seal a painting with the graphite powder on it at the end of the painting. Do you ever “seal” it partway. I can’t wait to try he feather duster!

[@paulrhodes482]

Another amazing piece of work! Your work is always so inspiring. Can you please tell me where you buy your stretched canvases? Also, I would love to get an apron-like yours it looks comfortable where did you get it? All of the aprons I have purchased are so uncomfortable, especially around the neck. Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent have a wonderful Friday.

[@emilbdk]

Hey Pamela, How do you stabilize the graphite on the canvas? Doesn't it disperse when you stand up the piece?

[@PamelaCaughey]

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[@marie-christinescutt7888]

knife large brushes

[@dannyjdc1]

I've had good results from a builder's trowel...the sort used for laying bricks.! Very coarse scratchy paint surfaces created by it.

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

The graphite powder won't interfere with the paint layer or is it desirable if it does? Dang that looks fun!! That pole is great. I'd like to know what it was called. You have all kinds of cool tools. I love hardware stores, as art supply.. We start seeing everything with the filter "what could this thing do for my artwork" lol.. in housewares hardware and auto parts stores too..lol

[@PamelaCaughey]

alaysia kaye butler Sometimes the graphite powder smears but I welcome all effects. I use dowel rods to extend my tools. 😉

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

@@PamelaCaughey those rods seem to have just the right amt of flex.. Thank you! And I figured as much with the powder, of course it will and it totally should do what it does in the mix..it activated the canvas nicely, with personality !! 😊

[@hiddenheretic1219]

Splatters paint on canvas. Uses random brush strokes. Calls it art. Sells it for hundreds. Nice.

[@scottbookman]

apparently you aren't the beholder...i love her style and this painting.

[@frumashrensel1257]

Thank you for the fabulous video. I love to use a scalpel with a rounded blade for scraping, also a dentist tool for fine lines. But the tool I still love best is a traditional good quality synthetic brush. When used with oil, cold wax and some medium it as a most luscious and sensual feel.

[@dawnbrosnan7186]

I love that long wire tool. I think it had a paint brush at the end. My work needs this uncontrollable aspect! I think it will help. Love to watch you work. What tape do you use when tapping paper together? I think I’ve tried all of them and it still brings up part of the paper. Help, Dawn Brosnan

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Dawn - my favorite tape, which rarely tears the paper, is white artist tape. Here is where I get mine: amzn.to/2SRuF3p Cheers!

[@avriltrudeau6322]

Pamela! You are certainly doing the 'dance' on this piece - great exercise!!! My favorite tools are color/coldwax silicone spreaders - called CATALYST (numbered series W01-W04, W06...comfortable to grip, strong but flexible - subtract paint beautifully as well - and are easy to clean with veg oil. I still use my paint 'brushes' but marking tools are taking over !!! Loving this medium!!!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Avril - it's so much fun to share ideas. I think once our collective artistic/creative group posts here and in other places we may look at the tools we use in a very different way! Thanks for posting - I really appreciate it ;)!!

[@mojavelight]

This is a new medium for me. So far, I love the silicon spreaders and serrated spatulas I've found - but I've also had fun with gathering items on my desert walks: dried cholla branches, palm frond stems (those gnarly thorns on the edges make great mark making!), feathers, and a leg bone from some unfortunate critter-turned-food source (yuck, I know but it was very old and completely dried - and yes, I use gloves...). I have found that using organic tools found while taking a head clearing, meditative walk helps free me for what I put down on panel or paper. I love the whole intuitive process. So far, it's become a winding down tool for me (I still teach full time so quiet time after being with 31 energetic 9-10 yr olds and a dozen cranky adults is essential!). Best "therapy" ever! I try not to analyze at this point but just loosen up and get familiar/proficient with the wax, oils, and other tools. Thank you, Pam, for always being so incredibly generous and inspiring for all of us

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you so much, Diana! I didn't realize you teach this age group - talk about energetic - yes! So glad you will be able to take your time and unwind in the course and play :)!

[@foltz-art]

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[@silvanavuelma1436]

Thank you Pamela for sharing all your beautiful art and for being so generous. I love to watch your videos and I am a big fan of you. I have been watch your videos since the beginning. I’m truly great full to have you as inspiration for my art, my life and all the struggles we have in life. With love and gratitude, Silvana

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hello Silvana! Thank you very much for your kind remarks ;) I am always happy to find such generous people out there who watch my videos and I'm glad they are an inspiration for you as I find inspiration from everyone around me. If you ever have a special topic you would like me to cover - please let me know and and I will do my best if I can create one! What medium(s) do you work in? Many thanks again ;)

[@johnsweeny1888]

The brown paper you're using is called masking paper. It's used with masking tape on a tool called a hand masker. Painters use it to cover windows, trim and any services they wish to keep clean.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi John! Thank you - I think you may have (kindly) told me that before but when I'm in painting mode, it's amazing how much info flies out of my head. I love this paper - love the different sizes and perhaps one day I will use it for masking and not just monoprinting! Thanks for again letting me know the name of this product :)!!

[@martischmidt6412]

Hi Pamela, Thanks so much for this video, love the mono printing part especially. I purchased a artisan handmade Wisk broom for my fireplace... but decided to use it in the studio instead. :) I love to use this to move around my paint. It's like a large paintbrush with straw as the bristles. Makes a really cool mark.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Marti - I bet those are cool marks. I forgot to mention that though I use a feather duster in the studio, one cannot be found in our house. Hmm... priorities ;) Thanks for your comment!

[@conniehubbell7383]

I LOVE YOUR APROACH AND STYLE, ITS LOVELY THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO SHARE IT ALL! MAY BIG GOD BLESS THE WORKS OF YOUR HANDS.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you so much, Connie - that is very kind :)

[@mlou1081]

Fascinating to watch your process Pamela. So loose and intuitive. I love how you said the painting has a "memory" of what you were feeling when you painted it. That's a fabulous take away from this video. I've been making my own tools from botanicals found in nature and exploring mark making working with ink on large pieces of paper. After watching this video, I'm going to try some of your printing techniques to transfer the mark to another part of the paper. Thanks so much!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks, MaryLou - I guess it's endless really - love the idea of the nature walks and picking up treasures along the way :)!

[@t2terri]

I am enjoying your freedom and playfulness.... I am doing watercolor.... like you, I need to give myself permission to PLAY to see a new side of me! Taking that step is quite challenging. Somehow we’ve been taught to be productive .... and playing doesn’t seem to fit that description. You are encouraging me ,!!

[@beverlyrandolph3544]

I really enjoy watching you create different projects using acrylics; where do you purchase the large panel boards? I like painting on cradled wood panels but only can find the smaller sizes...nothing larger than 16 x 20.

[@lynnfoly6295]

Tx Pam for another great video! I really enjoy your online course! One of my favorite tools is the silicone brush. I also like to use found objects, like twigs, small branches etc. Lynn Fournier

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Lynn - Great to hear from you here! I only wish they didn't call the silicone brush a silicone brush. In my live workshops, people show up with silicone basting brushes - haha - thought they can be used (and work exceptionally well with encaustic monoprinting), they are not quite as effective with the stiffer cwm/oils! But, yes, the actual silicone "brushes", with the firm, flat edge - those will always be my absolute favorite! Thanks for your comment ;)!!

[@kimswanson9440]

I like to apply paint to the surface and then take a slightly damp rag and lightly slap it against the paint to get interesting smears. Pamela, where did you get your apron?

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Kim - that's a new one with the slightly damp rag - are you using this against acrylics or oil/cwm? My apron is from this website - I LOVE this apron - and the nice big pockets! They tend to run large; I had a large and had to sew the straps and back to tighten it! maiwa.com/products/maiwa-linen-apron-natural-linen?variant=5096324759584

[@judithlulay2946]

Posting for L. Pfeffer Hello Pamela, I enjoy watching your videos very much and have learned quite a bit. Thanks very much. L Pfeller

[@karenhalepaintings]

Thanks for watching, Judith.

[@shelleyhakonson5307]

Hi Pam, for some reason the video kept cutting out with the sound, it must be something on my end of things, as no-one else mentioned it. However, I enjoyed the big work very much, and your space to work in! The tools I pick up a lot are the 3 sizes of brush type rubber squeegees I have, when the regular bowl scraper seems too big, or I want a different size of mark. And homemade stencils.

[@finearts9679]

Hi Pamela. i upload your video on my channel ... i want to be on your license permission (Creative commons). Thank you for answering me ….. Art creativity

[@lisavaliton1580]

Did you not work on the far side because of the pool that was on the floor? Or was that intentional? I know that you put a lot of work into 3/4 of it but you seem to not put anything into that far corner and when I looked there was a fall on the ground so it wasn’t really easily assessable. I wondered if you just didn’t push out the canvases because “you just didn’t“, or you didn’t do it because you purposely wanted to leave some negative space there. I love your work!

[@Mikyda3]

Love the use of different papers to transfer patterns to other areas of the piece. Beautiful.

[@nicolel2265]

Wow! What a great video with some cool ideas. Makes me realize that my tools are too conventional and that I should be pushing outside of the box more. Currently, I have been exploring using stencils and texture paste and building layers with different types of acrylics and inks. Incorporating various papers is always my go to but now I have to try that paper transfer technique you demonstrated. Also, dying to try cold wax medium - think it will be a perfect fit for my art style. Thanks for sharing!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Nicole - hope you enjoy the cold wax if you get a chance to try it! Sounds like you use lots of great mediums :)

[@bodyofhope]

One thing I've been doing to build up my tools, is using found objects. An old comb here, a ground feather there, a q-tip, tootbrush or something random a friend lets me take home... some work well, some not, but you always learn something!

[@patriciavonbuelow4545]

Your starts always amaze me. Free as a bird. I love this part of the process, it's later in the game that I start to tighten up. Getting better at it. I get too cerebral after a few layers. I'll keep practicing.

[@PamelaCaughey]

I'll keep practicing as well, Patricia! It does get easier over time! :)

[@judithlulay2946]

Posting for Pam Brown Just discovered your tutorial on KZbin. Wonderful to learn and discover new artists to expand my learning. My favorite tool is a blowtorch.

[@baterevendo6397]

Pamela tks for sharing your work!! How size os this Canvas? Big great idead this size is so much cool freedom to art

[@garylewis7729]

It’s a good idea to put a canvas next to your work to catch the spills . It will often turn out better than the painting 😉😂😂😂

[@marca871]

Thanks so much for this video, Pam! It’s so inspiring, I just want to grab my paints and play! Lots of great ideas here! My favorite tool is a little plastic wedgie thing that I draw with, it’s great for going through semi dried acrylic to reveal the underneath colors, I draw with wild abandon with it :) ! Happy Holidays!

[@PamelaCaughey]

That's awesome, Marca - yes Happy Holidays to you as well! :)

[@nightrider301]

This has to be a joke right? She keeps saying ' Paintings' . How insulting. I hope Leonardo can't see this

[@UjwalaPrabhu]

Trying out a longer brush has been on my list for a long time and your video is spurring me on to get one organised to try out. Thank you once more for all the inspiration and information.

[@PamelaCaughey]

You are welcome :)

[@perryroach987]

That brown paper can be used in painting also to mask off what you don't want paint on either spraying or brushing.

[@dperkins9112]

great ideas to be loose and creative

[@dperkins9112]

also, love the long handle stick used with a brush to get great marks.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks, Debra - I see you found your way to the comment section - thanks for joining the course and for your contribution here ;) Happy Holidays!! ;)!!

[@rondaconley8974]

Beautiful to see you work! My favorite tools are mark making tools. Credit cards to sandpaper. ✌🏻Ronda

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you, Ronda - I also love sandpaper - all grades of coarseness! :)

[@brendapaint]

when you say transfer paper and carpenters use it, do you get the brown paper at hardware store and is it called transfer paper? thank you.

[@valeriecorvin4762]

I love all of these ideas. But I have to put my brush on a long stick like Pam. Looks like a lot of fun!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Yes - you should be able to find them in a home building center - that's where I found them - just caught my eye and so inexpensive! Thanks, Valerie - so nice to see you here ;)!!

[@patsypureheart3294]

Ithis stick reminds me of the dip stick for oil....very springing, not easy to control? Or is it wooden?

[@johnriselvato5838]

You make Jackson Pollock proud. Your use of mono print adds a new dimension to your work. Each color of paint adds depth and texture to your work. Great job, thanks for sharing.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Aw-that is super kind given JPollock is one of my favorites 🌺🌺

[@carolesmith924]

thank you for sharing your techniques and material you are using, very interresting, i love it

[@ellenkirwan7567]

I have this little gouger tool for digging crab out of the legs! Works great on wood panels not so good on canvas!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Awesome idea, Ellen - I can imagine that would be useful working on any nice panel and especially with encaustic. Will now search kitchen drawer for crab leg tool (who will know?) Thanks!! :)

[@abstraddic0442]

Great Work Pamela, Very, very creative techniques and vision of the composition. Thank you

[@andrealewis639]

Pamela - I love your work and your spirit. I'm looking forward to part 2 of these paintings. In the meantime, you mentioned that you achieved a drippy effect with cold wax and oil (the background painting you referred to in the beginning). Please tell me how to make my cold wax/oil paint thin enough to drip. Thank you!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Andrea - this gets a little technical but I mix gamsol with galkyd with the paint and cwm - may I suggest you check out my new course as it addresses the finer details of cold wax painting :) --> www.artandsuccess.com/p/powerful-design-and-personal-color-in-cold-wax-oils

[@lindavanwyk100]

Hi Pam, great video (as always!). My favorite tools are credit cards and pottery tools for gouging and scraping in lines and shapes.

[@susanstone3588]

For making "marks" on my acrylic paintings I like to use India ink and a sumi brush.

[@bauljeewondesirerobert176]

Awesome!!

[@randallstudios9500]

So inspiring! Thank you... I've been looking fr a way to loosen up as I move away from representational work. This is just amazing! I work in oils, but I can see the advantage of starting with acrylics. What is the advantage of adding cold wax? Mainly so you can move the paint around or scrape it away? Sorry if the answer is obvious, cold wax is a completely new thing to me. Again... bless you for taking the time to patiently share your journey.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Randall! Thanks for your comment and question regarding working in cold wax/oils. There a quite a few advantages to using cold wax medium with oils vs traditional oils - especially if you use my method which speeds the drying over traditional oils, makes the surface stronger than with cold wax medium alone, and creates a subtle satin finish. I teach these things in my online course and you can definitely use the cold wax and oils over acrylics but again, there are some things you need to know here. I encourage you to check out my online course if you are interested in instruction regarding the nitty gritty of working with the cold wax/oils on top of loose acrylic beginnings! Here is the link if you'd like more info: www.artandsuccess.com/p/powerful-design-and-personal-color-in-cold-wax-oils :) Cheers! Pam

[@АлександрТкачук-г8ю]

Скажу жестко :"Дебилизм в квадрате"....."Искуство" для ограниченных людей.....

[@chettakelley8387]

This is wonderful. Are you working on a panel or canvas Thank you.

[@marybaur5659]

Fabulous....really interesting. I love your use of different tools....very inspiring. My favourite tool at the moment is bubble wrap!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Mary - me too! I like the big and small bubbles and it seems companies are coming out with more and more ways to puff up plastic - oh goodie! :)

[@robinallegra1890]

So much fun! Very fun to watch you play with materials and get ideas from watching you use the different tools and mediums. I like to experiment as well. Maybe my current favorite is simply a plastic foam kitchen sponge (you know the yellow sponge covered in white netting, firm). Twisting and turning it adds quite a lovely dimension!

[@PamelaCaughey]

That sounds like a great idea, Robin. I haven't tried sponges but I have used those metal woven scrubbers for pots and pans! :)

[@sda141]

💜💜💜

[@susankent1549]

Thank you for yet another great video. My favorite studio tool is a tiny wooden braver covered with a piece of texture that I made with polymer clay. When it is rolled over thin tacky CWM it removes paint revealing the layer below in an interesting pattern, looking nothing at all like the original texture pattern.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Wow - that's very cool! Hmm, would you mind taking a photo of that and posting in our closed FB group? I"m intrigued! If you can show the mark it made in one of you paintings that would be awesome to see as well. Thanks! :)

[@mimimccallum3848]

Hard to say absolute favorite! But had a great time with a child's wooden block given to me by a friend. One side has the raised parallel "stripes" the other side an image.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Mimi - that sounds awesome. I do find myself in the child toy section at the thrift store ever since I saw Paula Roland (master of encaustic monoprinting) demonstrating a child's toy car on the hot metal plate with wax - the little wheels made incredible marks! Thanks for sharing this! I"m getting so many great ideas from all of you - YAY! :)

[@lesleyriley]

This was awesome to watch. Does your back hurt after a session like this or are you in great shape? My favorite tool is crumpled wax paper. I love the delicate lines it creates. Of course I am still working small so it's very effective. I'm not sure if it would be my favorite if I was working large.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you, Lesley - I consider all the bending and standing up my exercise for the day - I'm usually pretty tired by the end of the day and don't know why - until I watch one of my videos (haha!). I agree with you on the crumpled wax paper - it's a wonder! Thanks for your helpful comment - others can learn from your post :)!!

[@MahmoodMikdadi]

What the first thing you use on canvas you put something on canvas.

[@frankpanse5290]

Kein bildkünstlerischer Erlebnisanlass, reine Abstraktion - -ein Bild geht von einer oder vielen Figuren aus und erst dann ergibt sich die Abstraktion .Schlicht zusammen gebastelt !

[@suzannemccrary8853]

Thanks for another learning video, Pam! I love Nova paints also--fluid and saturated. My favorite tool is a sponge brayer. Paint rolls on smoothly and can be worked into the surface which eliminates brayer lines nicely.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Suzanne - I like the sponge brayer as well and use it for applying gesso! :)

[@katmcgee9516]

What are you using for the brush’s extension handle?

[@shelleyfoster6260]

This looks like so much fun. Right now, I am mark making on smaller pieces. I would really love the space and excuse to make large pieces like you. I feel that size calling to me. Thanks for demonstrating making monoprints on the canvas to create the repetition of shape and line. I'm going to use that now.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Shelley - I think that's why I like working on the floor sometimes - you can really move things out of the way even if you don't have the wall space! :)!!

[@valeriezeman8625]

Hi again: A couple of questions...did you put anything on the panels before the powdered graphite...and can you share what brand of panels you are using.? Thanks so much, Valerie

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Valerie - I did prime both wooden panels with two coats of Golden Acrylic White Gesso - you could also use a colored gesso or Gamblin's Oil Ground but that is a bit more of a process so I go for the water soluble prep. As for the panels, I showed the backs of the panels while taping with the hope that if you are not able to get panels of this size, you can have a local carpenter or cabinet shop make them for you. I got these from the University Bookstore - this size was about $150 - they were recently bought out by Barnes and Noble (do my dismay) so the art supply section has been hacked to pieces and I will always have to order my panels from them which takes about 2 weeks. However, a local cabinet builder can make these for a better price as long as I order several at a time ;) Great question! Thanks! :)

[@blaireivy3971]

Hello I absolutely love the painting you created :) thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I wanted to know could I have your email so that I could reach out to you regarding “beginner painting phase”

[@merciayou]

You are very generous handing out information. My favorite tools are rags, credit cards and drawing on paintings with charcoal.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you, Mercia - I would have to agree - those are all my favorites, too! Best, Pam ;)

[@shar8651]

I love watching you paint Pamela! My favorite tool is the squeegee. I have just started with cold wax/ oil and abstracts. Equally love using acrylics! Thanks for sharing!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Sharon - wonderful to know you also enjoy both mediums :) Does one ever have enough squeegees? Thank you for your comment ;)

[@patricialong7369]

Hi Pamela, I've just watched this wonderful video and been inspired to go to larger works. You are a born motivator! I use a range of the usual tools ( and then have lots to clean up, including my fingers!) my favourite tool right now is an old fashioned nib pen dipped in Aero Color. Once dry the beautiful marks and drips show through later layers. I've also screwed up block chocolate paper which makes unexpected marks. I also close my eyes sometimes when making marks with my weaker hand... it's such a different result. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hey Patricia! How wonderful to hear from you! I miss you! Given you live in NZ - your tools sound very different and intriguing to me - and unfamiliar! Like, what is Aero Color? And, "Block Chocolate paper"? Hmm.....I am soon going to do a video on a painting using wrappers from lots of different kinds of chocolate. Who says you can't have your chocolate and eat it, too? Much love - miss you! Happy Painting!!

[@elizabethharney]

Hi Pamela! I've started the on-line class and am collecting tools and mark making materials. I've worked with a messermeister and really enjoy using that tool with acrylics and acrylic mediums. Anxious to get into cold wax and oil!

[@PamelaCaughey]

That's really great, Elizabeth! I've not tried the messermeister with acrylics but I think I will - great idea! Thanks for your comment ;)

[@GrumpetteJV]

Just don't throw out those painty papers, they can be used again and make great collage material. Or cut up to make backgrounds for smaller pieces, like art cards and envelopes.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks for sure - I agree - very useful ;)!

[@Michelle-hg3sv]

That was very fun to watch, Pam. I have just started using cold wax and i got some interesting patterns with these foamlike furniture leg covers that came on a sofa I had delivered. They have a diamond shaped weave that's easy to spread as wide as you'd like.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Oh very cool! All these ideas from you and the others is giving me an idea for another contest! Thanks a bunch! :)

[@theresaduncan9637]

Such a fun video! You really demonstrate the idea of the play stage and how nothing is really planned, but is a discovery. My favorite tool you used was the long, bouncy rod. It took away control and allowed the play stage to really take on a life of it's own. Can't wait to try it! Thanks, Pam! Can't wait for the next video!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Terri!! So fun to see you here :) Tell John I recently found an image of the color wheel he made in the 2D class! Hope you are both well :) xoxo

[@chromefree]

My ‘current’ favorite is the color shaper made by Forsline & Starr. I use it for mark making in wet acrylic or wet oil/cwm.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you - I'm glad to see these are again available at Dick Blick-for a while there they were hard to get! :)

[@baterevendo6397]

How much size is this Canvas? congrts to share wirh us

[@juliebraverman5266]

Hi Pam, These videos that show your process are always very interesting to me. Thank you for posting them! My favorite tool is a Catalyst W-06. I can lay the color on in so my ways it give me a sense of freedom.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks, Julie - I will look that one up! I love it when people give the specifics - then I can find them!! Happy painting!! xoxo :)

[@artgirl7480]

I enjoy having fun with paint using bits of crumpled paper towel to make interesting shapes & marks.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks Art Girl - yes anything crumpled sounds like a great idea to me as well! ;)

[@poshpaper]

Another great video. Thanks! My favourite tool at the moment is cut bamboo for mark making, usually with sumi ink. ☺️ Rene Evans

[@PamelaCaughey]

That sounds like a great tool, Rene :) There's nothing like a bamboo brush also :)

[@Shilo2022]

What a great video! Looks like so much fun. Thank you for your generous sharing. My favorite tool at the moment is my "5 random orbit sander by porter cable, but it's always changing. A more honest answer would probably be whatever tool is in my hand :) I love all the great ideas for tools in this thread thank you for this question. I saw at least a 1/2 a dozen inventive tools I will have to try!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Yes, me too - love how sharing everyone is here! :)

[@elvireiart7657]

So exciting to watch you make your magic......the work is so bold, spontaneous and exciting ......can't wait to try these techniques myself......thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us.....am so enjoying working away through your online course ' Powerful Design and Personal Colour' and am currently still creating palettes with the information from Mixing Colour Module....have a wonderful holiday with your beautiful family....hugs, Elvi

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Elvi! Oh well - just the play stage - I'm curious where it's headed! I didn't know I was going to do a monochromatic painting but somehow I became quite entranced with just blue, black and white!! I"m so glad you are enjoying the course- so thankful you are part of this wonderful group! Happy holidays to you and Rein :) xoxo Pam

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

great technique

[@amparohornillos7154]

Me encanta tu pintura la sigo constantemente pero por que no salen las traducciones

[@francesca333]

WOW, so much fun. Love this so far! Now I have to make one of those loooong brushes. My favourite too, is for encaustic and it's these small hole tools that are used to make hollow holes, ( punches), they come in a 9 size kit. Harbour freight has them cheap. They are made of steel so they can be heated and if filled with the wax you can melt if off. Thank you again for your hard work on these wonderful videos. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Francesca

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hey Francesca - thank you so much! IF you happen to have time, would you mind posting a link here? I want to try those but am having a hard time figuring out what exactly they are called? Only if you have time - thanks for posting here! :) Pam

[@momapes]

I'm also interested in this tool you are talking about, Francesca. I'm not sure what it is....

[@seleneseltzer7762]

Thanks Pamela for your openness and sharing! I love using a very large offset spatula -- on the flat, with the end, and on the edge for making large gestural lines cutting through to colors below. Also large clay shapers for more detailed areas also in a subtractive way. Also brush like plumbers helper drain clearing tool... . It's flexible! Love the feather duster and "long - long" handled brush!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Selene - those are some great ideas! I have an offset spatula - will have to try it! I love all the potential edges and corners on that one - thank you for sharing ;)!

[@kathyreed510]

My favorite tool is a credit card for scraping and moving paint around.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Kathy, I forgot about that one. I used to have those around but will have to look in my wallet for all those cards I no longer use. Great idea! Thanks:! :)

[@MacD559]

Thought i was the only one doing this lol

[@JanetJaffke]

I have so many tools but I really like sandpaper to sand away layers and create texture

[@marionlavery5560]

Loved the video and want to see the conclusion...don't we all! My favorite tool is a huge British brush called a "flogger". it has very long horsehair bristles.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Ooh, that sounds very cool - will have to look that one up, Marion :) Miss you!! xoxo :)