Correcting Mistakes in Pastels - Pastel painting course 7

We all mess up sometimes when painting and with pastels it's easy to correct those mistakes. Learn how to easily erase and paint over areas that need changes.
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[@lyndagenet3170]

I love how you show us how to do everything and love your paintings.Thankyou

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you for the wonderful lessons and hints about pastels. I am learning so much from your videos!

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Really pleased they're helping you.

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Brilliant, you just saved my painting!

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Great to hear!

[@joyellis3354]

Great tutorial it takes the fear of mistakes away thank you

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Mistakes are a great way to learn. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@annfoster1980]

I have just discovered your channel, and really enjoy your tutorials. thankyou

[@adeleabrams1207]

Thank you for a very informative and important lesson.

[@dneves2066]

hey lindy! i have just started doing pastels at school, i'm a portuguese art student/10th grader and since i'm the most begginner of begginners i had to do a bit of research. this was really helpful! also subscribed and gon wait for more vids and hope i get better and much less messy cause that something i imagine myself struggling with for a while. thank you!

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

I'm really happy you find the videos helpful. Best of luck with your pastel painting :)

[@richard7773262]

You are the best! I’m thinking about starting my first pastel painting and this pushed me over the edge. Love your Tuscany series. I just came back from Tuscany and it was nice to remember some of the highlights

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Good luck with taking the pastel plunge! Watch out though- it can be addictive!

[@barbaraalsko1429]

Thanks for the great and practical information, especially useful for beginners like me!

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

I was a beginner once - so it's nice to share what I've learned along the way :)

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

I use X-PRESS IT . I find it works best over a sanded surface but it was actually a Mi Tientes waffle paper here .

[@adrianbennett6585]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@cinnie2543]

Wow. I didn't know the fixative doesn't lighten all the way back up when it dries. And I have been using the kneaded eraser wrong. I only used it to 'dab' out color. I didn't know you could actually rub with it. Anyway, learning so very much from you. Thanks.

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

A very few brands will lighten up most of the way - most will change the colour forever.

[@yllzathaci4886]

thank you this helped a lot 👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Glad it helped!

[@lyndagenet3170]

Thankyou so much. So helpful. Love your video's

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Thanks Lynda, I'm trying to improve my shooting technique and the quality. Steep learning curve!

[@degap560]

Thank you VERY VERY much Lindy. I've just totally overworked a portrait, lost all my definition.....grrrrrrr!!! So, this lesson is very timely. I know I've used hairspray instead of fixative before.... will it allow me to work over it, as you've shown here? I find your videos very helpful, thank you.

[@billhansen2008]

Wonderful discussion of various ways to correct mistakes! Clearly the kneaded eraser is the workhorse for removing pastel pigment, but I was impressed by how much you were able to do with the workable fixative. I've used a couple of brands of "workable fixative". including Krylon, for other purposes, but when I try to use them for pastels, I find they have essentially no tooth. What brand(s) do yo use?

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

bill hansen I use X-PRESS IT. Although I find it works best on textured paper I'm actually using a Mi Tientes waffle paper here.

[@joyrichards9261]

Thanks for the feather hint I have trouble with the edges of trees

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@joycetucker3671]

Could you please let us know in your beginning if you are using soft or oil pastels.

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Hi Joyce, I only use soft pastels so don't tend to mention it. Will try and remember in future. :)

[@godzillaatheist9617]

Thank you

[@rhondawillington9214]

Wonderful. Thanks for your informative tutorials Lindy. I have a few old unused non textured sketchbooks, if I spray them with Fixative, would I then be able to use them for Pastels?

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Yes. A bit of fixative will help give a bit of gritty surface. If you want to do a number of layers you will need to spray between layers. It does darken up your painting so you may want to choose a few shades lighter than you think you should. You can also use a clear or coloured brit primer on any smooth surface and this will take lots of layers without using fixative. Happy painting!

[@rhondawillington9214]

Thanks Lindy, I must say, It is nice to have some one like yourself from here in Australia to learn from and to watch your tutorials. Loving it, you are terrific!. :)

[@billhansen2008]

what is a "brit primer"?

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

bill hansen Sorry, I meant a grit primer. That probably makes more sense to you. If not , it's a clear primer with very small grade grit through it, and you just paint iton.

[@billhansen2008]

Okay - I see it now - acrylic ground for pastels, such as Golden brand. I'm not ready for that yet (better to buy papers which are already sanded) but it's something to keep in mind.

[@josfany]

Bonjour, merci pour vos vidéos !!! Est-ce du pastelmat le papier que vous utilisez ! Merci !

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Bonjour. J'utilise habituellement du papier texturé. Mi Teintes TEX. J'aime la surface rugueuse car elle contient tellement de couches de pastel.

[@josfany]

Merci, chez moi cela s'appelle le Pastelmat

[@unknown-gu2mi]

Ma'am pls.. Tell me what pastel do you use plsss.. I'm a beginner

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

I use a lot of different brands of soft pastels as well as Conte hard pastels. Some brands I have are Sennelier, Smincke, Great American Artworks, Unison, Terry Ludwig. These are all very good quality but expensive. If you are starting out you might prefer a cheaper brand such as Derwent , Daley-Rowney, or Faber Castell. Check out my video on choosing pastels for more info. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joWmq42ubM1maLM

[@LindyWhittonStudio]

Sorry - I didn't see this earlier. I use soft pastels of many brands, Sennelier, Schminke, Unison, Great American Artworks, Terry Ludwig, Mungyo, and a few more. The Mungyo Gallery handmade soft pastels are a good mid budget buy for a beginner.