How To Paint A Red Tomato

[@stepheniecardinal8869]

I’m so glad you commented on artists having trouble with inspiration……….I feel better.

[@lacamasprairie]

The vibrant blue in the background is the frosting on the cake!

[@marcelacastillo2580]

I really enjoy it, thank you!

[@AlainPicard]

color contrast is a wonderful way to make your subject look even better!

[@AlainPicard]

you're very welcome!

[@mayawyn8672]

Amen to the pastel addiction! I have a bowl of vine tomatoes that I took a photo of with the intention of painting and no clear plan. I’ve been waiting for that sign to say “now” and just came across this video. Oh the wonder! Thank you as always. I finally figured out why I’m so riveted by your marks (besides the beauty) and it’s that you never “color”. Your marks are intentional pastel marks and they are worth studying by themselves. Blessings!

[@AlainPicard]

I am so glad you found me, and that I could encourage your painting growth! Keep going, and thank you for the kind words, they mean so much!

[@johnsmall4318]

You paint with the precision of a surgeon - every single stroke planned and executed. So inspirational! I wish you'd do these weekly- on a paid subscription basis - you'd have a gazillion members. Thanks for sharing your talent, Doctor.

[@AlainPicard]

thanks so much for your encouragement. I have a fall landscape workshop coming up that might excite you! You can join the waitlist here and be notified as soon as we open registration! mailchi.mp/b919c7713f6b/free-workshop

[@johnsmall4318]

@@AlainPicard I've heard endless praise for your talent and instructions... I paint every day and need ongoing inspiration - more than once or twice a year.

[@AlainPicard]

I understand @@johnsmall4318 those who take my Landscape Course get invited into my monthly Membership Community. It takes place all year long, with new themes every month. All my best!

[@johnsmall4318]

@@AlainPicard good to know! Thanks

[@marytesta3003]

Hi Alain I don't garden myself, but here in Illinois, I'm getting gorgeous tomatoes from all my gardening friends. Your painting turned out beautifully with that blueish background. I really enjoyed this demo😊 Thank you so much for sharing your passion. I look forward to the workshop. It's perfect timing. I'm having a knee replacement so will have a creative class to look forward to during my recovery. Great medicine I say!

[@AlainPicard]

so glad the workshop comes at the right time for you, many blessings on your knee replacement!

[@caroldavis172]

You explain and inspire so well. More please-😊

[@AlainPicard]

Glad you find the lessons helpful!

[@joannschoenleber813]

RED!! Alain the vibrant color you create! These little masterpieces you paint are such gems 💎 These lessons are amazing 🤩 Thanks Maestro!!

[@AlainPicard]

so glad you enjoyed it. Hope your tomato comes out beautifully!

[@XenaArt]

Дуже цікаво спостерігати за Вашою роботою. Дуже красиве позитивне відео ❤❤❤

[@AlainPicard]

thanks, keep painting!

[@kamleshsunak3176]

Thank you Alain for this absolutely gorgeous demo. It’s always a joy to watch you paint and get inspired. Can’t wait for the landscape workshop. Best regards

[@AlainPicard]

Thanks for the kind words, look forward to seeing you!

[@barbaraonisko7441]

Stunning Alain!

[@jillmacdonald2619]

Always a pleasure Alan to watch you paint! Cheers from Canada.

[@AlainPicard]

I hope you will join me and paint as well!

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Yes thx for the inspiration 🙌 I love oil pastels but never know the right paper. Appreciate you. I been using Bristol smooth paper. Very interesting technique.

[@j.p.7914]

Thanks ‼️‼️👍🏻👌🏻🙏🏻

[@georgiaturner8210]

Thank you for your inspiration, sometimes I forget to just paint, something anything!

[@AlainPicard]

So true, it's important to keep painting!

[@claireagnew9424]

Very helpful for a beginner - I have a photo of some tomatoes with mint and I will use your guidelines - your approach keeps the jitters at bay, like working alongside are reassuring friend. Its also really helpful to see the precision of your strokes. Thank you. I signed up for the wait list I hope the time zone difference works in my favour.

[@AlainPicard]

sounds great, keep painting!

[@georginalopez8621]

Preciously delicious. Cheers from México.

[@kerryhelelr8037]

I love watching you paint

[@chuckgurley4048]

Awesome

[@aurinari7155]

Thank you for sharing this video, very instructive and I really appreciate how you make marks so elegantly and the chroma here is brilliant

[@AlainPicard]

your'e welcome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Keep painting!

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Thank you Alain for this gorgeous fun video!

[@AlainPicard]

My pleasure Alicia thanks!

[@ascensionurrutiagarrido5016]

Fantástico dibujo

[@Lindyloo1]

Hello Alan. I didn’t realise how excited I could get about pastels. I’ve learnt from you that there’s no need for lots of blending. Very dirty fingers are a thing of the past. 😊 I’ve tried three of your paintings and I’ll definitely have a go at the tomato. Thank you for the inspirational videos.

[@AlainPicard]

I am so glad you are enjoying pastel! Keep painting, it is a wonderful medium!

[@jeannetteastigger6814]

Thank you. That as inspirational. I would like to join those Septemberworkshops. Jeannette

[@AlainPicard]

Wonderful! It will be great to have you, please join us!

[@1DaTJo]

I just tried this and it’s alot harder than it looks. Alain, you make it look easy! Anyway it was fun. Great to use reds, oranges and bright blues.

[@AlainPicard]

Glad you gave it a try! Practice brings progress, keep painting!

[@LuluDu-vm9hr]

Ça semble tellement facile quand on vous regarde! Je me dois d’essayer à mon tour 😃

[@marinabuivolova4260]

Thank you 👍

[@AlainPicard]

You bet!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Alain! It is so good to see you creating marks, it is as if your creating precious jeweled pieces of pigment into a painting! I know working smaller gives us more opportunities to work and complete a picture. Practice is what makes us better, right? Right! I do wonder how to get this precious Tomato on a larger scale. I have done larger watercolors for a kitchen wall and enlarging a single piece of fruit or vegetable for a statement piece or decorative object in a kitchen. Can this be done in pastel? I do wonder how you would approach this question? Thank you for once again providing an excellent example of how to create a perfect little jewel of Pastel Art. I am still in awe of your landscapes and I feel closer to getting into a class, who know this may be my year! I look forward to your workshop and I am signed up! See you and all of the interested artist's wanting to be better pastel painters!!

[@AlainPicard]

thanks for all your kind words Michael, I appreciate it. Scaling up a tomato would change the mark making style once it goes big. it would become more of a realism/detail look due to the size. It would be hard to maintain a bold loose look without using wide brushes. Maybe best for an acrylic or oil interpretation. The pastel enlarged would likely appear hyperrealistic. If you like that style, then it would be great!

[@mjpete27]

@@AlainPicard I have had the most success going large with watercolors or acrylic's. I am still curious as to how large you believe it the limit for soft pastels? Thanks for your continuing inspirational videos.

[@bernbom712]

I wish I could do this.

[@gonnafreeserve3336]

Great demo as usual. Always inspiring. Thank you, Lynn

[@AlainPicard]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Keep painting Lynn!

[@jonathansaylor7706]

So beautiful, fun and inspiring! Thank you, Alain! 🍅

[@AlainPicard]

you're welcome Jonathan, so glad you enjoyed! All my best

[@bk50587]

28:12

[@TJBuckaroo]

Love that you tell us which brand you are using at various times.

[@AlainPicard]

I'm happy it helps.

[@atheransari8038]

Good video

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Thank you. You certainly inspired me! I love the way you handled the background. ❤️

[@AlainPicard]

So glad you enjoyed, I hope you will give it a try!

[@chrisseydittus8574]

Looks terrific!!’ Thank you😊

[@AlainPicard]

You are so welcome! I hope you'll give it a try as well!

[@ginidrouillard108]

love this painting, I agree with all the coments

[@AlainPicard]

thank you, I"m glad you enjoy it! Hope it inspires you to paint

[@bk50587]

It's a wonderful painting. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoy. Keep painting!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Lovely demo thanks

[@AlainPicard]

You are very welcome!

[@bar8419]

Nice!! Can you tell me the blue pastel make/color you are using at 23:58? Thank you!

[@AlainPicard]

That's a Terry Ludwig Ultramarine Blue from their 30 Blues set. Not sure which one. Hope this helps!

[@moyke3]

Thank you for the inspiration. A vine ripe tomato, that will get the juices flowing --tomato juice and creative juice, a good combo! Now, what else is in that fridge or on the counter?

[@AlainPicard]

You kitchen is full of great painting opportunities!

[@yaghobshojaei]

Very beautiful my dear friend and artist ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I subscribed to your channel

[@AlainPicard]

Thank you so much 😊

[@debbiewells2851]

Absolutely gorgeous! You inspired me! What were those pastels that had a point to them?

[@AlainPicard]

Thanks, the pointed hard pastels are NuPastels, they are great for detail and sketching!

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

wizard !

[@subhasishdhar5184]

Hi,,sir Subhasish from India and always love to your explanation in details during painting,,,love it sir❤

[@pablottalonso7878]

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[@AlainPicard]

thanks!

[@janelintern6969]

Hi Alain - sorry not to have followed you lately. Hope all's well. I now have a cancer and having chemotherapy. On good days will try to watch your videos. All the best. Jane/Oxford

[@AlainPicard]

I am so sorry to hear about your cancer Jane, God bless you and bring you through this difficult time. You are very strong!

[@mellisugahelenae]

❤🍅❤

[@tinabaker09]

Amazing!!...as always! Thank you, this was just the inspiration I needed! How did you know?!

[@AlainPicard]

So glad this came at the right time. Keep painting!

[@jostephenson1300]

Wonderful colours 🍅🎨🙏

[@AlainPicard]

Thanks! Red is great fun to use.

[@cindygrossman9993]

Where do you get your supply of gatorboard?

[@AlainPicard]

www.gator-board.com is the place I use.

[@vanalves210]

Bom dia amigo! Qual tipo de giz pastel vc usa?

[@joannschoenleber813]

Commander that tomato is already in the pasta sauce!! Let me run out and get another 😅🍅🍅

[@AlainPicard]

You are very funny! 😆 Enjoy the process!

[@cindywilson9369]

Hello Alain. I recently learned about you on an episode of Art School Live. I've never used soft pastels before and you've inspired me to try. I just love the high chroma. Your painting is so fun! Quick question about this video, please. When painting the background, you call the colors neutral. Do you mean a mid value?

[@AlainPicard]

thanks, glad you are enjoying it! Neutral typically means less chroma, in this case the background is a mid value, but neutral would refer to the chroma. Intense color is high chroma, the background is cool while the tomato is warm and high chroma, even though red is also a mid value. Hope that helps!

[@cindywilson9369]

@@AlainPicard thx for your response

[@gunterblas1158]

hello alain a beautiful still life if you didn't know better you could almost bite into it it's painted so well many greetings from bavaria from günter

[@AlainPicard]

Hey Günter, glad to hear from you and thanks! I hope you'll give this a try!

[@barbhartle7438]

Hi Alain. Can you tell me the product # of the deep red/burgundy color you used for the shadow area of the tomato. I live in Canada and am trying to see if I can order singular pastels. These are not sold in Canada and the duty and fees are crazy to have them delivered her.

[@AlainPicard]

Hey, I don't have the product number, as my pastels are laid out in a palette for ease of use. I was using Terry Ludwig deep crimson, I would look at their R200 or R180 as options, the Intense Darks II set has them or buy a single stick terryludwig.com/products/30-intense-darks-ii

[@jillmacdonald2619]

Sorry Alain….silly auto correct …

[@AlainPicard]

no worries!

[@yaghobshojaei]

Very beautiful my dear friend and artist ❤❤❤ I subscribed to your channel