Let's Talk: Episode 9 ~ Quick and Easy Backgrounds

[@kirstendecoster3201]

Thank you so much for showing us QUICK backgrounds! I always feel they take forever.

[@cathyjenkins5985]

Love this…thanks! Really enjoying the Let’s Talks.

[@dpdiva7216]

Thanks for sharing these ideas! Very helpful!

[@theresafetch2566]

I didn’t realize that gelatos were erasable. Thank You, I’m loving these “ let’s talk “ episodes

[@nanschifris8734]

I love all of these ideas!

[@bfamiliar9011]

Thank you, Emily!! Love this series!🎨

[@Cattyo44]

SO helpful for a newbie, thank youEmily! I love this whole ‘Let’s Talk’ series. ❤️

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thank you Catty! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Beecosy]

Fabulous ideas for those daunted by large spaces and backgrounds. Thanks for the tip to rub paper bobbles away after too much water.

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thank you Bee! 🥰

[@angelabell907]

That was great Emily. I might

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh my gosh what an adorable tester page. What a great video. Backgrounds are my nemesis. The gelatos with the brush I keep meaning to try. I don't know if I could do the pointilism background. You make it look easy but I'm so impatient I would go crazy 😆.

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Haha, thank you! The gelatos are fun! I've been choosing them over watercolor backgrounds lately.

[@rhoniblue]

I'm w ya on the pointilism, I'd go insane bc I'm so impatient..doing flicks for fur does me in..I have to stop go do another area then back to it..I applaud Emily w her patience.

[@ann-or6ev]

I don't imagine the pointillism is good for the pen tips either 😢

[@EmilyIllustrator]

@@ann-or6ev Actually, there’s no damage! You just touch the top to the paper. With markers, there’s no need to use very much pressure at all.

[@EmilyIllustrator]

@@ann-or6ev As an alternative, you can also use gel pens.

[@rhoniblue]

I loved this Emily! 🌹😃 Such an awesome quick look into the different types of backgrounds. Ty for sharing this 💙

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thanks Rhoni! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Great background techniques! Thanks Emily!

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thank you Deb! 🥰

[@rainrobin4505]

Great Vid. Thanx Em.

[@KeniDiane]

Very nice Emily, thank you!

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thank you Keni! 🥰

[@KeniDiane]

@@EmilyIllustrator Thank you Emily! 🥰

[@stefaniekohman3018]

Excellent tips, I will definitely try your technique’s

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thank you Stefanie! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@laurainehoughton8968]

I really enjoyed this video. I can’t do the livestreams do this is perfect. Thanks

[@colourwithdan]

Loved it. This are absolutely fabulous ideas for backgrounds x

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thank you! ❤️

[@DesertNails]

Thank you!

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@ssreltd111]

GREAT. THANKS

[@yazosoyo]

Awesome video! I loved the watercolor and the gel crayons! I don’t think I would have the patience for the pointillism, but it is very beautiful!

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Thank you so much! And yes, the pointillism would take some patience. Maybe in just small areas! 🙂

[@rhoniblue]

Ps...I love yr tester page as well! So cute 😍

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Aw, thanks! Something nice and simple for multiple tests. 😊

[@louisecolouring4134]

I really needed this Emily, I am no good at backgrounds. Thankyou so much for making this. 💓

[@EmilyIllustrator]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Hope it helps!

[@rhoniblue]

Ps.s.s. lol another quick comment..😅....on pointilism...I applaud yr patience bc I seem to need to work on mine! I couldn't do a background in pointilism, I'd go insane but I did like the look of it.

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Haha, there’s something so satisfying about it!

[@littlebirdie]

Great background options! Do you have to use fixative over the soft pastels?

[@EmilyIllustrator]

You can if you want! It depends on where you store them or display them.

[@littlebirdie]

@@EmilyIllustrator Thanks so much! I’d rather not use the spray. I’d just be using them on coloring book backgrounds.

[@louisecolouring4134]

Can I mention this video in my Completed Pages? I have learned some skills here and would like to add one to my background. Thank you again 💓

[@EmilyIllustrator]

Of course! 🥰

[@louisecolouring4134]

Thankyou 💖 💖 💖

[@ann-or6ev]

Do the gelators leave a 'tacky' sort of feel, and can you use pencil over the top of them?

[@EmilyIllustrator]

No more tacky than regular crayons are. It’s more of a waxy feeling.

[@AnimeBlaze-qi4jx]

Thank you so much for this! I've been stuck on what to do for backgrounds for ages. I've been using chalk pastels for years, and it's about time I've finally tried new things. I'll keep coming back to this. All of these are so pretty! Especially the gelatos. Earned a new sub from me :) I'm still kind of nervous about trying watercolour tho, idk if watercolours will bleed through Johanna's books.

[@jackiekonrad859]

Thank you for this im horrible when it comes to back grounds I usually stay away for them but then I dont feel like my page is complete.

[@EmilyIllustrator]

I totally understand that! Hopefully, this gives you some ideas to play with! 🥰