Christmas Ornament Painting

As Christmas approaches, I've created a special pastel painting lesson to help you capture the sparkle and wonder of the holidays in your art. Learn how to paint a shimmering Christmas ornament hanging from the tree, and embrace the magic of the season through bold, expressive mark-making. Learn about Alain's Mark-Making Mini Course: learn.picardstudio.com/mark-m...
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[@LyseikoArt]

Thank you for inviting, I started oil pastel practicing. You have such an incredible vision of light and color . I will definitely join your portrait lesson!

[@gunterblas1158]

Hello alain Appropriate for Christmas, an absolutely fantastic video from you, thank you very much and Andrea and Günter wish you a merry, peaceful Christmas

[@kathrynwilson3233]

Your smile always cheers me up. 😊

[@AlainPicard]

You are so kind, that makes me happy!

[@lesleyiverson2722]

What joy you create🙏🏻🩷

[@kitkat9341]

Amazing!

[@larkspurlt]

I followed along with you. This was so much fun! Thank you

[@charlenemfuhrman-schulz7896]

Thank you for this lovely demo. Merry Christmas to you and your family. It is great being in Cultivate. Char

[@subhasishdhar5184]

Wonderful bold and mark making painting sir,,,love it❤

[@ab8135]

I ❤❤❤ the way you paint , beautiful

[@phawndamoore8462]

Merry Christmas, Alain, Miriam and family! So enjoyed seeing you in action, looking forward to giving this a try. Just beautiful!

[@AlainPicard]

thank you very much Phawnda! Great to hear from you, and Happy New Year to you as well. Keep painting!

[@micheleswiderski7080]

Alain, YOU are a joyful addition to my Christmas preparations... Thank you for this little treat. Wishing you a wonderful family time !

[@dianahunter3555]

Thank you! Happiest of these holidays for you and yours Alain, and anyone else who may read this message. You're wonderful, and you bring so many great joy by posting these videos. It gives some of us the experience of being your students despite challenging woes. Yay!

[@catherinebeau1236]

Studying your realistic thumb nail study side by side with your sparkling expressive piece is a lesson for me. Merry Christmas!

[@kamleshsunak3176]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you Alain for this treat. Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season.

[@MarinaMarina-fc8vk]

absolutely awesome! Thank you very much for you talent, charm and generosity! Have a wonderful Xmas and lots of inspiration in 2024!

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy, Merry Christmas!

[@godroxmysox2008]

Highly recommend the expressive mark-making course! Really love this painting!

[@lakshmiyantra7412]

I love your artist expression

[@AlainPicard]

So glad to hear that!

[@janemcphee1229]

Lovely.

[@AlainPicard]

Thanks so much!

[@tetianaabramov]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Beautiful ❤painting.

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you Tetiana, Merry Christmas!

[@patritter4617]

Alain, thanks for this little uplift. My pastels are at our other home, but I had fun attempting to follow you with acrylics and brush! (Had to pause a lot to mix paint🥰

[@MT-bc6xf]

Beautiful painting, I love your style of painting, love it! Merry Christmas. What a blessing you are to those of us that love to paint with soft pastels. Thank you! Blessings!

[@paintingswithkay6151]

Incredible painting, I never worked with pastels and now I want to. Great depth and expressive work!

[@AlainPicard]

So glad that you enjoyed the lesson, all my best to you!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Alain, I am excited to watch you painting and creating a truly beautiful painting! It reminds me of the “orb” of our beginning practice from your landscape painting course! Thank you for sharing your techniques with us! I am still dedicated to learning how to create loose marks and creating a more impressionistic painting, thank you. I would encourage anyone looking to create more impressionistic and truly artistic pastel paintings sign up for getting notification when Alain starts a new class, I am doing so much better after getting enrolled and practicing his roadmap for success! Beautiful picture Alain, thank you once again!

[@scottlandwehr563]

Thanks for sharing!

[@categibson7606]

WoW. .. .. Amazeballs

[@AlainPicard]

That's one description of a glowing ornament!

[@JackieAmerman]

I like the way you teach

[@AlainPicard]

I hope it helps you move forward!

[@rhettreginaowings5479]

Fabulous!

[@AlainPicard]

Glad you enjoy it! Keep painting

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Thank you! You are a wonderful teacher. I hope all the blessings of the holiday season come your way.

[@AlainPicard]

You are so welcome! Very kind of you

[@frankdoyle3716]

Very nice!

[@adrianamorales5434]

Bello, gracias!

[@bonniemueller1308]

Beautiful! Merry Christmas, Alain.

[@AlainPicard]

Same to you! Merry Christmas!

[@mendyhand3895]

What a treat to wake up to ! Stunning! May God bless you and your family this Christmas Alain! 🎄❤️🥁

[@brendahicks4701]

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to view your powerful teaching techniques. I love your work, truly amazing.

[@AlainPicard]

that means so much, glad you joined me. Keep painting!

[@Ayrin_Anotherlife]

Thanks!

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Magnificent Alain! You've brought great cheer to my home.

[@mikepetersen7319]

Very festive. Merry Xmas to You and Your loved Ones and to Everyone. 🎄☃️

[@annelloydholden2567]

Thank you Alain. Loved your painting. Have a nice holiday!

[@svetlanaproskurovska6795]

Wonderful painting, Alain! Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you and family.

[@AlainPicard]

My pleasure, Svetlana all my best to you!

[@joannschoenleber813]

Maestro!! That little ornament has been beamed up onto the USS pastel enterprise and is now hurling through the universe at the speed of light!! Just amazing Alain… thanks for this little gem 💎 Merry merry Christmas to you and yours Live long and prosper commander Picard!!

[@AlainPicard]

You never fail to make me laugh with the Captain Picard references Joann! Keep painting, and have a very Happy New Year!

[@vernonahearne1751]

Alain! Gorgeous joyful mark making as always! Your heart is beautiful! I am deeply grateful to be going into my 3rd year with you as my masterful painterly teacher! Makes my heart happy!

[@AlainPicard]

You are so kind, I am grateful to have the opportunity to encourage artists like you to share your beautiful work with others!

[@bonniechansky1062]

Just sat down with a cup of tea, and your lovely demo of the light and sparkle of the holidays greeted me. Thank you for these joyful moments. Stunning! Happy Holidays!!

[@AlainPicard]

You are very welcome Bonnie, always a joy to encourage your creativity!🥂

[@Kim-xg1vm]

Thank you for sharing your talents with a (very) newbie in Pastels. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 🌲🎅

[@teresagural6726]

Thanks for sharing your divine gifts of creating and teaching pastel art. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! God Bless!!!

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you that is very kind Teresa, keep painting!

[@Tespen42]

Very expressive and the mark making "makes" it!

[@cynthiabsaibes3381]

Thank you for this joyful painting. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@artaddict2313]

Beautiful

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you, that's kind!

[@marahager3882]

Your painting is beautiful and, as always, the demo was easy to follow and full of great information. I have been in a slump and your Expressive Mark Making Course is just what I needed! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Holidays 🎄

[@LyseikoArt]

Wow

[@AlainPicard]

glad you enjoyed! Come join me for Portrait Week starting Feb 26! www.PortraitWeek.com if you're interested!

[@jillmacdonald2619]

Thanks Alain…great demo…..wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas!

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you Jill, that is kind, Merry Christmas!

[@ginawood5991]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to try this.

[@AlainPicard]

Have fun! You're welcome!

[@robindurso6911]

Love it , so magical!

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy

[@grazynagruszczynska1879]

Absolutely beautiful.❤

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you! 😊 keep painting

[@user-tr4ep6zn4k]

Beautiful, thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@AlainPicard]

You're welcome, Merry Christmas!

[@antonellaprosperi1825]

Wonderful, i wish you a Merry Christmas

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you! You too!

[@loissnyder8704]

Love this! I did purchase your mark making lesson a few weeks ago. I just started earlier today and just did the first lesson. Then I saw this video and decided to try it. And I’ll try it again after I finish the lesson. It’s so hard for me to let myself go and not try to make things like a photograph. But I want to! Practice!

[@AlainPicard]

Keep practicing Lois and let the playful practice lead you to looser mar-making!

[@donnamartell9056]

This is lovely and exciting! I always enjoy learning what you see when you look at the source. Love the lost and found edges! It's your fearlessness that makes this work, Alain! Congratulations, and Merry Christmas!

[@catherinepearce4462]

Do you stay within cool hues in a painting or mix hues/tones? The hues appear cool but also feel warm. Thank you

[@bernicebyrnes9046]

This is wonderful! I do acrylic watercolor, oils and stained glass. Never tried pastels.. I'm confused where is the link where we could take your class

[@rajkumarpandey3376]

Your pastel. wroke's style is completely different

[@carolhestand2561]

Thanks!