Cold Wax & Oils Demo of "Sultry"

[@robinswenson6280]

I just found you. I’m sad to see you haven’t posted videos in a few years. I hope you are well. Just finding this medium I will watch EVERY ONE! I love your work. Thank you!!

[@kellyjackson1083]

Hi Kim, enjoy seeing your work, hope you come over to Australia and do a workshop in the future :)

[@KimSobat]

Thanks Kelly! Sounds like a blast! When and where? :)

[@susanvalvo625]

I just started cold wax and love it! Can mix with mica powder too

[@KimSobat]

Hi Susan. Sorry - just now saw your question. Yes, you can mix mica powder, sand, marble dust, Charcoal powder, pigment powder, and anything similar should work. Hope that helps. P.S. - I’m having a workshop on the east coast of NC in Oct. details are here if you’re interested: www.artscouncilcarteret.org/cold-wax-workshop-oct-2022 Thanks for watching!

[@XJ1042]

This is my first look at your vids. I like it. Count me in. I learned a lot. Thanks,

[@julieletts4430]

Wow, I love your painting. You have inspired me to try cold wax and oil. Thank you. ☺

[@KimSobat]

Julie Letts Thank you Julie! I’m glad to hear that. You’re gonna love it, just be patient with yourself in the early stages. You’ll catch on in no time!

[@tamhulburt9592]

I love your videos. Great explanation and you name your colors. Thanks!

[@KimSobat]

Tam Hulburt Thanks! Glad you like my videos! 😊

[@reginathomas4714]

So amazing, I have just begun teaching myself and you are bringing clarity! Thanks

[@KimSobat]

regina thomas tThanks Regina! It may take a sort time to get the hang - but you’ll get I! Thanks for watching,!

[@daustin92037]

Does anyone see the face in the lower right corner? great colors

[@KimSobat]

Loopymcgee Ha! I think I have some subconscious thing going on with the faces. I’ve had comments before about that on other paintings. I swear it’s not intentional ☺️. Thanks for watching!

[@karenduffy1842]

Yes, with a hooked nose! 😁😍

[@lucyjones3493]

For your background on the birchwood panel, did you use black acrylic paint mixed in with Gesso? If so, what is the ratio of acrylic paint to Gesso? Or was this a black Gesso? Thank you for your help! What a beautiful painting!!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

I went to a local Big Lots and found a big bag of makeup sponges for $2.00. I just started using the makeup sponges for painting and I get some seriously cool effects! Cheers. :-)

[@KimSobat]

DrummerGrrrl Good idea!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Hi Kim! Have you thought about doing a live workshop so we can all join in?

[@KimSobat]

Gerrie Kay Church Hi Gerrie. I don’t think that’s for me. I typically paint fast and intuitively. Live painting online would require that I stop, read, think about, and then respond to questions which would take me way out of the zone. It’s different when I’m doing in-person live demos, as I can keep painting as questions are asked. I do that in my workshops. Not quite as interruptive. I’m easily distracted. ☺️

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Hi! I forgot to gesso first but I did have first layer acrylic. I may just be heavy handed. Getting back at it today hoping I can rework what I did yesterday

[@Artchaeologytv]

Very nice! What is the name of the pink color?

[@KimSobat]

Artchaeology.tv Thanks! The paint is called Radiant Red by Gamblin. I don’t know why, because it’s definitely pink.

[@gerriekaychurch658]

I loved the pink!

[@lordwilmore6346]

Hello Kim, sorry to bother. I am about to order cold wax (Gamblin probably), I am in France, nobody is selling this product over here, so I will order it on internet and wait for delivery... before I do so, I would like to know the following : I paint on rather huge format (200cm by 110cm), and I paint on canvas, my question : I have read that the wax wouldn't be "harder" than a candle, when dry. ... will the wax paint sort of "stay" stable for sure on my canvas or do I have to go for big wooden boards ? Thx for your help.

[@KimSobat]

Lord Wilmore Thanks for watching. Sorry I’m late with my reply. I always use hardboard. The cradled wood panels don’t come very large, but they are more expensive. The panels are extremely hardy and can take pretty rough handling when fully dry. I can’t recommend using canvas as it’s flexible and could crack over time. You can use a Masonite panel, but make sure to paint the back too or it will warp (I learned the hard way).

[@lordwilmore6346]

@@KimSobat thank you , Kim. Even if i am a bit sad to read that canvas won't do 😥 Happy new year !

[@Rietje1000]

​thank you for sharing this one. Can you also use acrylic paints with wax. ??? ❤

[@davidlapointe1640]

hi...I am new...do you usually start out with a black canvas?

[@KimSobat]

Hi David! I usually start with a dark colored acrylic paint layer as background, but that’s just personal preference. You can use any color you want. P.S. - I’m having a workshop here on the east coast if you’re interested the info is here: www.artscouncilcarteret.org/cold-wax-workshop-oct-2022. Thanks for watching!

[@user-nw1sq8vj8c]

How long does it take to dry, and to cure?

[@petersenesac8102]

When do you add the wax?

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Hi Kim! In one of your other demos on Masonite board using brown green orange you were using a blue color to represent sky. What color blue is it ? It looks beautiful. Thank you in advance

[@KimSobat]

Gerrie Kay Church Hi Gerrie. Sorry - guess I missed this question. Regarding the blue - pretty sure it was a combo of Pthalo Blue and Titanium White. Thanks for watching!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

So weird..watching you gently stroke the paint onto your substrate is verrrrrrry relaxing. Like a massage! LOL. I'm an acrylic abstract artist but love the look of oils and cold wax. I can't use oils as they're too pricey and too hazardous for me (asthma). Beautiful work, my friend.

[@KimSobat]

DrummerGrrrl Thank you!

[@debvoso9490]

What are you for 2020

[@tinabendz7501]

Thank you for this video ❤️ is it at foto behind you of New York?

[@KimSobat]

Tina Bendz You’re welcome Tina! Thanks for watching! I took a photo from the top of the Rockefeller Center of a Manhattan. I had it blown up for this mural.

[@daniellemeriaux4872]

Comment avoir cette vidéo en français ?

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Come on over to Louisville ky 😁

[@KimSobat]

Bluegrass Arts Anne I need a good venue that will promote for me.

[@annabellegachagirl3385]

Just lovely!!

[@KimSobat]

Rolene Van Zyl Thanks Rolene!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Hey! I used to live in Atlanta AND North Carolina (Lumberton). I don't miss the horrid weather in either place, ha ha! I much prefer Tacoma, WA.

[@nikoroo]

Haha I love it. At the six minute mark, one could easily declare that as finished! 😆

[@KimSobat]

Niko roo Thanks for watching! 😊

[@susanvalvo625]

Where in NC?

[@KimSobat]

Morehead City. The Arts Council has a brand new center opening this month in downtown area and that will be the location of the workshop! Great time of the year to visit here!

[@susanvalvo625]

@@KimSobat I'm in Mooresville NC

[@louisemusto-choate9132]

How long after the first layer can I go back and add more. How long does it stay wet enough to work?.

[@KimSobat]

Louise Musto-Choate Hi Louise! It isn’t necessary to let layers dry to continue painting, but a fairly thin layer of paint could dry in one day - maybe even less. The painting I was working on in this video was created in one session, so it was wet on wet. The paint and cold wax will stay workable for a while, like maybe 20 minutes? After that it starts to set up a bit and becomes harder to manage. Nothing here is an exact science though ☺️. Just play around and experiment and you’ll get the feel.

[@FrFrankiejr]

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