DIY Oil Pastel Sketchbook | with protective paper

[@recreepy]

You’re such a born artist. I hope you keep creating great masterpieces like this.

[@FrancisArtStudio]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! Everytime i finish one of the projects I had in mind, there are three new ideas I want to try out. Hopefully it'll be like this for a while :)

[@somnicious]

I’m been searching non-stop for a soft pastel sketchbook (since I prefer working in one and they ‘feel’ better to travel with). This video is exactly what I’m looking for- I’m shocked not a lot of art stores are selling books like these! When your store opens up again, I NEED to buy one of yours for myself 💜

[@FrancisArtStudio]

I know, right? It's crazy that art stores don't offer a sketchbook like this yet. I am a fan of sketchbooks as well, for me it's a good storage option, because I'll never look at old art folders. My sketchbooks I sometimes flip through, though :) Happy painting 👋 Francis

[@yuria9428]

Oh, your Studio Ghibli calendar looks really nice!

[@FrancisArtStudio]

Oh thank you! 🤗 This scene is so colorful and fun, I feel I could decorate anything with it and it'd look cute

[@anitadavidson1266]

Despite finding this incredibly fascinating, I think I shall simply purchase my books from you instead! I adore the painting of Howl’s Moving Castle and love that you are using it in this way. I already watched your studio tour and spotted the Original framed and proudly placed on the wall. It really is such a wonderful painting. Each time is see it, I notice something else that makes me smile. Keep your videos coming. I know I am always late watching them, but they remain my first port of call when I open the KZbin App! Take care and as always, stay healthy! xx

[@FrancisArtStudio]

Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your thoughts, Anita! :) This video came about because a fellow artist on instagram asked about the process of the oil pastel sketchbooks and wanted to make one themselves. Funny enough, I still to this day have not put anything about this on instagram and instead directed them to this video. I just rather use KZbin 🙈 So don't worry about being late to the videos, even I am not up to date with my content :D Best wishes!

[@stacys447]

Super fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@FrancisArtStudio]

Thanks, Stacy! Glad you like it!🥳

[@natashat2702]

so happy to have found you ! what a bunch of great info you give !! you are very talented !! i checked out ur etsy your grandmothers watercolour animals are too cute !! im very interested in getting into pastel painting. and i love water colours

[@FrancisArtStudio]

Thank you for saying that, Natasha! Your comment makes me glad i took the effort to set up my camera for those videos and can now interact with other art enthusiasts :) I love switching between different art mediums, depending on the motif or the mood I am in. With Oil Pastels I feel like I truly create something and work a lot with my hands when blending. I hope you‘ll have fun with pastels as well! I actually see my grandma later today, I‘ll tell her she has a new fan 😄 Best wishes 🌻☀️

[@natashat2702]

@@FrancisArtStudio yes please do . i see artists run in the family. what brand would you suggest to start with ? should i buy neopastels or sennelier or something way cheaper . thank you hope ur visit went well with granny !!

[@FrancisArtStudio]

@@natashat2702 Hey Natasha, I thought about your question so much over the last days, but I still don't have an answer 🙈 I think if you have the disposable income and know you want to have as much fun while blending as possible, then I'd say go for a Sennelier set. Maybe even one of their three thematic ones (portrait, landscape, still life), they are incredible. As I have only tried Sakura from the cheaper oil pastels and I don't enjoy painting with those as much, I can't give you a tip for a cheaper brand. If possible, go to a large art supply store and buy one stick of Jaxon, Caran D'Ache and Sennelier each. Try them out and see what consistency you like most. I hope you find your preferred one and have fun painting! 🌻☀

[@natashat2702]

@@FrancisArtStudio i know ill love sennelier, but i ended up buying the neo pastels 24 pack. i just love the bright colors in that pack. i cant wait till they arrive !!!i plan on buying the Sennelier 48 mixed pack, i found them at an amazing price i cant turn down. i love butter lol thank you so much for your help !!

[@FrancisArtStudio]

That's a really good choice! I started with the neocolor 48 set in the beginning, because i was in love with their color assortment. Then a few months later I added the sennelier portrait set and then last december was the grand finale with the full 72 sennelier set (also for a great price! That always makes it better, right? 😄) You'll have a great time, I'm sure of it 💫🌻