HOW TO SEAL OIL PASTELS/STUDIO VLOG n. 47

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[@aprilbrown8081]

When I saw this title on my feed I thought it said “How to STEAL oil pastels” and I was like “this is a thing?” 😂

[@sandihester]

😂😂😂 after I read this I was like - oh no, did I type that?!?

[@jayeetagarg7472]

Believe you me I too read the same thing 😂 n then I saw this comment 😂

[@elizabethcameron6045]

Sandi would make that a lot of fun!

[@Tjh_art]

😂😂😂😂

[@LyubomirIko]

When you deal with that Caran'dAche set - stealing is on the table.

[@Alice_in_artsupply_hoarderland]

I have been using hairspray to seal the oil pastel paintings. But one day I guess I had a bright moment, so I tried using my heat gun over a oil pastel sketch. And boy it was great 🤯 The oil pastels melted, and now I can close my sketch book without any smoshiness anywhere 😃😃 This made it SO MUCH EASIER!

[@sandihester]

Really?!?!? Hmmmm - wonder if a hair drier would do the same thing?

[@Alice_in_artsupply_hoarderland]

Yes It does. I tried with a hair dryer, too. If it is a thick layer with oil pastels, I have done the drying process in a couple of rounds. If you hold it in the right angle you see the oil pastel melt. Then wait a second until it is cold again 😊

[@sandihester]

@@Alice_in_artsupply_hoarderland I’m gonna give it a try!!!!! 🤗

[@margolyn8291]

❤😂I use hairspray too

[@suew4609]

That sounds like a really interesting experiment. I’ll be trying it! Thanks!

[@astridermanis7534]

The best tip of the episode….Twirling to dry fixative. You must crack Grady up every day. Thanks for your time and sharing your talents.

[@sandihester]

We do get a lot of laughs!!!

[@helencolville7759]

I was wondering how to seal oil pastels so I'm grateful for your experimentations - also great entertainment! I absolutely love your flower painting with the blue background - stunning!

[@sandihester]

So glad it was helpful Helen and thank you!

[@beautybug1831]

@@sandihester Hi Sandi! Did you use a high-end hair spray or the most basic one? Just curious (I want to give it a try and don"t want to buy the "wrong" product 😁 Thanks ❤ !!!

[@sandihester]

@@beautybug1831 cheap!

[@beautybug1831]

@@sandihester 😂😂😂 Thanks!

[@esthermason4277]

Hi Saindy I would like you to show the way you perfect soft pastel drawing,please!?

[@priyankavarma3988]

Can’t begin to describe what your work and videos have done to me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You’re truly awesome

[@sandihester]

I’m glad to hear that you’ve been enjoying the channel and getting something from it!

[@rocki__maa7549]

Bob Burridge loves to paint on paper, he always takes a piece of the paints tape or something stronger and sticks the paper to the table so he can work without it moving all around 😊figured maybe you knew but wanted to share, I have learned so much from you both, have bit been able to create/practice but I look forward to it. In the meantime I have enjoyed coming to live and learn with you for quite a while.

[@margothattingh5911]

I really like the painting hanging behind you against the red doors of the trees around the pond with the blue jetty

[@sandihester]

Thank you! It’s a work I’m progress for over my fireplace

[@suew4609]

Yes! I would like to see that one up closer and the more muted indoor picture at the top left of your living room display. I love interior paintings, like Bonnard!

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

Oh I love both of the large floral paintings equally well. The cobalt blue background is wonderful. They really look stunning on your green wall. Your home is beginning to look like a gallery... but so warm and cozy. Love your videos.

[@sandihester]

Well, thank you Linda!! 🥰

[@sachet22]

Sandi, thank you for this video. I did learn a lot and needed your enthusiasm. I Have varnish but have yet to use it. I really enjoyed the conversation and your uplifting humor. The flower paintings were/are beautiful! Xxx

[@suew4609]

Me, too! Vanish and gels, along with other fixatives and sealers, and Mod Podge!

[@JoAnneMOwens]

I can’t tell you how happy I am that you made this video! I have wanted to experiment with oil pastels, but have held off due to the lack of them curing. Now I can play! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@sandihester]

You’re so welcome Jo Anne!

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

I have used hairspray on my oil pastels and it has worked very well. Usually about 3 to 4 layers and the colours come up beautifully.

[@minnahumble2294]

Thanks. For sketchbooks I don’t want more expensive fixatives. Going to get the hairspray for that.

[@suew4609]

Aeresol hairspray, I assume?

[@brendalabranche365]

@@suew4609I’m thinking so, as well..

[@impish22]

Sandi Hester Fridays.!! The BEST

[@sandihester]

🤗 I’m so glad you feel that way!!

[@markbrower497]

I absolutely love unpeeling and breaking my oil pastels. It helps me get past my apprehension to really use the material.

[@sandihester]

Totally agree!

[@christinebarone2151]

I don’t paint with oils but I’m willing to watch and learn from our internet sensation artist Sandi !

[@sandihester]

😂 well, thank you Christine!

[@spookykitty1912]

Hello Sandi from Paducah Ky. Not too far down the road. Lol. You are a treasure! I'm so thankful for your videos. I just discovered your channel a few months ago. Couldn't have come at a better time as I'm trying to get back into my art. I love your work!! Wow! And your attitude is infectious!!

[@sandihester]

Well hey neighbor!!!! Thank you for your kind words!!!! I hope the videos can give you continued inspo for getting back into your work!

[@kyliesketches2271]

That pop of blue flower painting is absolutely gorgeous! Another incredible relaxing and happy video as always Sandi

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@maudhiemstra]

Thank you for all the testing and information and for making everything look fun and play. I am so inspired by your work and take on art making. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@sandihester]

Wow - all the way from the Netherlands!!!! I bet it’s beautiful there!

[@cjlloyd53]

Thanks for this one, Sandi. I love my Sennelier oil pastels but have never been brave enough to experiment with fixatives to protect them. BTW as you have been developing your skills and techniques your work has become even more beautiful. I love your channel.

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you!!!! I’ve seen the growth too!

[@derwood206]

oh awesome video. I needed this as I am just starting with oil pastels and had this exact question (Sennelier Oil Pastel fixative on its way). I loved the spin and dry method; you looked like you were having a lot of fun!

[@nicolacrookart]

Sandi you’re a breath of fresh air 😊

[@shannasisak]

LOL you holding your breath and running away from where you just sprayed- I've been there many times HAHA!!!!!! I think I can hold my breath longer since I have been doing this 🤪. You were cracking me up with the spinning on the porch. I spray just inside my garage and run away and my neighbors must think I am totally nuts!

[@rasjudah2106]

Not me coughing in real life when the spray followed her! 😂😂😂 side note: i love her quirky artistic methods

[@wilmamccoul]

Girl, you too funny. Love the twirling and I like knowing I'm not the only one being creative at such things. Girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. I favor the blue background, but on your wall, the darker color definitely stands out more. The flowers are lovely. Thank you for the experiments. Helps out a lot.

[@sandihester]

Glad it was helpful (and funny) Wilma! Thank you!

[@michelepastele5347]

@@sandihester excellent twirling.

[@sandihester]

@@michelepastele5347 😂 thank you- I have a lot of practice 😂!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I honestly have no plans to seal oil pastel in my own life, but I happily hung out with you while working in my sketchbook just because I love your personality and your gorgeous studio. 🥰🤩👍🖌

[@sandihester]

You crack me up!

[@natashat2702]

you are such a fun, beautiful talented woman !! i love your videos & art. u always give me a good laugh thank you Sandi 💞💞

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@paint_freckles]

Love learning about the oil pastels. thank you this video was so good and make me laugh . I look forward to seeing your videos on Fridays. So excited I was able to get accepted into the Spring workshop today. I have been painting in acrylics for 2 years this month. My dad is my biggest art supporter he helped me set up my studio at home with my lighting A hand made easel and drawing desk. I emailed him that I have been accepted into the Penn studio school of art!!

[@sandihester]

Angie, I'm so excited you'll be in the workshop!!! That's so exciting!

[@JacquelineWolven]

That was the best!!!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thank you, Sandy! I feel so much more confident about using oil pastels now. 🥰

[@sandihester]

Oh good Jacqueline!!!

[@samcook532]

Hooray it's Sandi time 🥳.so look forward to watching you're videos and you're enthusiasm really helps .really appreciate the time and consideration you put into you're content

[@gelpen26]

I do too! She's my day cleanse of the days nonsense .

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks so much Sam!!!!!

[@sandihester]

🥰 thanks Kathy!!! Y’all are so sweet to me!

[@stephenjohnson4879]

Awesome video … just found this and it’s so much fun but helpful too. Did not know about hairspray as an oil pastel fixative so thank you. Not being able to fix oil pastels has always kind of put me off using them in my sketch book. Keep these fantastic videos coming Sandi.

[@DanaBarbieri]

Thank you so much Sandi for all of your tips. Very helpful. I LOVE your new floral paintings!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Dana!!

[@zenandink3531]

Love the paintings on the wall above the swatches…AND the florals 💕…fave? Blue background.

[@sandihester]

I love the blue one too! Thank you!

[@gnostie]

That's a hilarious one, Sandi. Jogging, yoga and drawing preservation combined. :-)

[@jasperlotushawkins7607]

Hi Sandi! Thanks so much for sharing your test results and fly-dry technique! Last night, I started searching for “varnishing oil pastels” so was jazzed to discover this topic in your video today. I so appreciate your generous, playful and lovely spirit. The landscape painting behind you at the end of video is exquisite!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@sandihester]

Fly-dry technique 😂😂😂😂 love it! The large landscape is one I’m working on for my fireplace

[@SantieAmery]

Oh thank you so much Sandi! I am also so glad about the hairspray. Sometimes it is very hard to find some of the wonderful art supplies you are using in South Africa. So I am definitely getting hairspray! And I love both of the flower paintings, so filled with happiness! Thank you so much for this helpfull video. You are a star!! Blessings to you!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you! Yes, hairspray is a supply that you should be able to get anywhere - that's kind of funny though, isn't it?!?! Thank you for your kind words!

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Love the floral painting! Makes me want to go home and play with my art! And as a post script-/love your yellow chairs.

[@sandihester]

I’m glad it makes you want to paint!!

[@julietoye9872]

So helpful! Thank you! Your videos always make me smile and bring joy 💟😊❤🤗 I love both of the floral paintings, but I especially love the one with the blue background. Love from Scotland xxx

[@sandihester]

Hey Julie from Scotland! I’m so glad the videos bring you some joy 🤗🤗🤗

[@TheYellowsun76]

The flower paintings are so gorgeous! That whole collection together on the walls are just so beautiful and I really think the green walls are just the perfect backdrop of color for all your work!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Tina!

[@paulamayo4007]

Perfect!!! Love your choice of colors and how your paintings are displayed in your home!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Paula!

[@susanavenir]

I'm loving your massed florals. Just a glimpse of one makes me feel happy.

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks!

[@marciglenn1065]

Another great Friday with Sandi. I'm going to pull out my inexpensive oil pastels and test them out. They've been sitting in a drawers for a few years now. I agree with you about breaking the sticks, they don't feel precious then. I love the hand made journals you showed. Your flower paintings are beautiful and they look great on your green wall. Thank you for sharing your experiments.

[@sandihester]

So glad you enjoyed it Marci!!!! Let me know what you think of the inexpensive oil pastels!

[@wanderingcrowe]

I learned so much from this one video. Thank you!

[@trudiatherton1633]

Love all your videos , this one is up there with being so informative, great spinning action on the porch too and I loved the naked neopastels- I do the same, little pieces are so much better too work with 🙂 keep being your truly wonderful self Sandy , you make my week 🙃❤️

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you Trudi! Yes, to small pastel bits!!!

[@EyeLean5280]

Goodness, this lady is so adorable!

[@margaretspringer9197]

I waited eagerly for this video after last week's, and I wasn't disappointed. Thanks, Sandi! Inspired to create!!

[@sandihester]

So glad Margret!!!

[@minnahumble2294]

I just love this video. Watched it several times and it always gets me in a good mood no matter how ill I feel. My favorite of the big florals is the one with a dark green background. They are both beautiful but that’s my favorite.

[@sandihester]

Ohhh thank you!

[@adrianfbird]

Your great total bonkers but a heart of an artist really enjoyed watching this

[@bonniemccarty6713]

Love the flower paintings! Thanks for all the great tips! Your fun!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Bonnie!

[@Avalonia87]

I'm new to oil pastels and found this video through the search bar. You seem so happy and energetic that I couldn't not get my things and do a painting. I showed the part of you running and spinning while spraying the fixative to my boyfriend, too and it was so funny. You're awesome!

[@sandihester]

So glad it gave you both a laugh!

[@lindyashford7744]

Thanks for a great video. Full of useful info and the kind of experimenting that maybe isn’t so affordable for everyone, but also good to see how easy it is to spray the fixative/hairspray. I cannot do this myself, but a family member could. We can make an educated guess now at what will work for us. Love your large paintings they look great. Love the abundance of everything!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Lindy!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for this video Sandi. It was very helpful and I have now ordered both the fixative and varnish.

[@michl6688]

This was such an enjoyable video! It was a real birthday treat to see this over the weekend. There’s something so accessible about pastels that I really love. My young students have really enjoyed experimenting with pastel landscapes this year. 😊

[@sandihester]

So glad you enjoyed it Mich and happy birthday!!!!! 🤗

[@stacys447]

I would never remove the labels or break them. I baby my Caran D'ache neocolor 1 & 2. But I love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@madelynsmith8281]

Thanks for all the tips! I love both of your flower paintings. I cannot choose. They are both so beautiful. 🙂

[@sandihester]

So glad you like them both - thank you Madelyn!

[@jude1515]

Your flower paintings are beautiful!

[@janaardweg5881]

Just discovered your channel happily. New to oil pastels so looking for any help and this was one of my first questions. Looking forward to watching more of your videos, you are delightful!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you Jan!

[@paintbrushkeli7530]

I love the beautiful flower paintings!! Your hair is goals!! ❤❤❤ I hope you are doing well. Can’t wait to see you soon!

[@CyndiDuncanArts]

I'm really loving these flower paintings.

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@changchesserly7591]

21:04 Thank you so much! No more smudging or scratches … 💖🌻💖

[@ateliersarahanahoryvapaos]

You are the best at these!! 🤩

[@claremarley9181]

It's always a joy on my Saturday morning to watch and listen to you. I use baking paper to go on top of my glitter gel pen drawings. I stick the baking paper on the back of the previous pages, and then the glitter doesn't rub off. So I'll try the fixative for a permanent option. Thanks hon.

[@sandihester]

So glad I can be part of your Saturday mornings!

[@alisoneden]

Love all your methods and tips. You are funny! ✨I Enjoy listening and i often start chuckling along with you. ✨Thanks! 👏

[@sandihester]

🥰😂

[@nh5083]

Love the flower paintings!💖

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@thebirdartistscottage]

I bought some deli paper at Costco which works great for popping between pages to prevent smearing or unwanted transfers. I like that it’s precut and I can use sheets over and over before they finally get so ragged they have to be replaced. Also, Sandi, I love how you pronounce “oil” which is how I say it, too (I grew up in Louisiana). After nearly 30 years of marriage, my husband still teases me about it! 😂 Thanks for sharing your skills and know-how! Lotsa love from Oregon! - Tara Kate

[@sandihester]

Tara - what a GREAT idea with the deli paper!!!! I’m not a member of Costco - wonder if I can get it at Walmart? Love that it’s precut!!!

[@thebirdartistscottage]

@@sandihester I’ll bet you can find it at Walmart. It’s so nice to just pull out a few pieces and they’re all stacked and so easy to work with. And if you’ve never painted on it, it also makes fun collage paper. The possibilities are endless!

[@sandihester]

@@thebirdartistscottage I’m going to look for it!

[@onnaaddis7983]

Love your experiment. Takes me back a few years before I was forced to be tethered to an oxygen tank. After all the sprays half killed me and needed to seal these babies. I had a phase of Atelier paints(acrylics). They have mediums and fixative up the wazoo. We're fortunate we'd gotten an art supply hear in the hi Desert..Yucca Valley, Ca. They started closing out 2 other locations and when my local Jack's followed suit I filled out some of my acrylics, pastels, and pan pastels. You name it from watercolor faves to well.. to the point I got the mediums that I'd wanted a 60% off. After all the sprays the non-propellant ones are the best. ATELIER UNIVERSAL VARNISH / MEDIUM! It's I believe originally out of Australia (no idea if the States carry it or what the deal is after COVID restrictions) It is the best out of many.. wipe it on in thin coats with a taklon glaze brush.. soft bristle.(let it dry thoroughly and repeat about 3-4xs. Wash out with soap and water immediately or if on site put it in a wet baggie, washed out with paint water and wrap in saran in the bag it goes till you get back to the studio. Not linked to this product,. but sharing my best and safest for your lungs. This works on everything I use so far have not tried it with ws Holbein oils cuz I had to take time off to recover from pneumonia and blood clots in my lungs. So no breathing anything caustic as oils. Sorry this is so long but we that experiment in our art with multimedia.. gotta share the results. Thank you for your shows. Also. Do you have any shows on how to make a watercolor journal out of good paper like arches. There has to be a good easy way. There are times laying in bed that I want to take it beyond my mixed media or Canson or others. But a bad day is in my way of making it back to my studio, and I have to create art to rise above the pain. When I got a great idea I want to turnout beautiful with paper that isn't fighting me. Onna

[@arkadatta6879]

Thank you for this helpful video. Your paintings are lovely, and so are you.

[@meganarline]

Thanks for all that info. Those flower pictures are gorgeous !

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!!

[@kanamichelle7404]

I LOVE the painting with the blue background, but I also love those beautiful irises! Win win! You are such a cute little character, Sandi. I was giggling at you doing your twirling. I was thinking what neighbors would think if you lived in the city and they could see all of your antics but didn’t know what you were doing. It made me laugh.😂 Very helpful info in this video! Also, I love your long luscious curly hair. I wish mine were like that, but alas it is straight and not very thick.

[@sandihester]

Yes - I’m glad I don’t live in the city 😂😂😂 the few neighbors I do have - well, I can’t imagine what they think of what all goes in here 😂😂😂. Oh, and the mail lady sees me sometimes too 😂

[@kanamichelle7404]

@@sandihester 😂😂😂

[@wendytaylor1486]

Hi Sandi,thanks so much for this video.I love your two big floral works in your Hallway,they are really beautiful.Such a coincidence,This week I received an order of the liquitex satin varnish,I have tried it on a large abstract collage that I did using painted tissue as well as Caran dashe wax crayons,it worked a treat,and as I’d hoped it made the sharp edged look really crisp and bright the colours out too,so great success.I have the same fixative as you,haven’t used it yet as I hold back from using pastels as they don’t dryjust me being lazy I guess,but they can be soooo messy,I will definitely go with your idea of waxed paper in my books👍🏻.I love that you have moved your workstation to under the window,I have been hoping you would do that for ages,hope it’s working for you.Hugs x

[@sandihester]

Thanks Wendy! Yes, the studio needed a little adjusting - it was getting too cramped in there. Loving the new layout!

[@celina7963]

I really love these video, i always surch for the best way to fix my oilpastel studys in my sketchbook thank you so much and by the way i looove youre hair and you are such a cute soul, i‘m sooo happy that i have found youre chanal last week 💖😇

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!! I’m so happy you found your way here too! So glad you’re enjoying the videos!!!!

[@christiwadsworth846]

Thank you for the advice. I just bought some water soluable oil pastels online and I will now know how to fix them when I start using them. I love your videos.

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@lisabarnes6919]

Turned out wonderful!

[@piamakara1574]

U are one of the cutest artists ma'am! Fun silly and great teacher!

[@sandihester]

Thank you

[@NicEdgecombe]

loved both of the floral paintings but i am a blue girl so the blue one really makes me so happy! great tips on fixing pastels too

[@sandihester]

Thank you Nicole!

[@marilyneguerriau7443]

Hey sandi! You made me laugh with your spray 😂. Your flowers are both great, maybe I prefer the second ones for the softness, but the first ones are so powerful with the blue.

[@sandihester]

Score! Love giving laughs!

[@aprilbrown8081]

I’m usually sealing stuff at night so I do it in the basement, I spray, hold my breath and then run upstairs. 😂

[@sandihester]

@@aprilbrown8081 wow - be careful running up those stairs!!! That sounds way more dangerous!!

[@aprilbrown8081]

Running is pretty much the only way I go up any stairs, so it’s all good. 😂

[@kristymelgoza6380]

Oh my gawd! You make me smile.

[@janeandclementine]

I’ve just reached the part where you show the painting you don’t like. And of course, I LOVE it! Might you be posting it for sale? Reached the end of the video and edited to say I love both flower paintings but the 1st one the most. I can feel both the purple and the red flower blowing with the breeze.

[@sandihester]

Send me a screen shot of the one you like - probably for sale!

[@davidwilshusen4332]

Now, since I shared this with my wife, she is having me clean all our wood floors with the Murphy's floor soap Thanks alot

[@loreleihopkinsart]

I just done an acrylic artwork with oil pastels and I found you. Thank you so much 💖🙏🏼 I have the sprays and all and I’m like you with the holding the breath and running away 😆🧡you’re so cute!

[@maegill5662]

I love your hair! And of course, your art! 🥰

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@user-ik2it2tq2q]

Great video, your very natural to watch and I love your accent❤

[@valeriebronsard5907]

Thank you I feel I’m talking with a friend…it’s soooo great!!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks!!!

[@tanyastovold]

Thank you! I've been avoiding my oil pastels because of the smooshing. I will dig them out and give them another go 👍

[@sandihester]

Awesome!!!!

[@doloresh.4515]

Another great video! The tips are really useful. ❤

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Beautiful paintings of the flowers Sandi I love them both but prefer the second one without the blue but the blue works beautifully too the tree scene landscape in your last sketchbook at the end and the tea pots too I just loved thanks for sharing Sandi your hair loks beautiful like a fairy 😘

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you! I feel like my hair looks like a fairy that got hit by a car! But thank you!!!

[@deborahmeyers7839]

@@sandihester no Sandi by sparkle from a star🌟

[@lisamariaartista]

I love that we share the same 'hold breath, then run' technique :)

[@sandihester]

😂 it’s a good one!

[@pieralessi7426]

Hi, good video, I use a mask fp2 and put the pictures in a big box so you can close it and avoid run and damage de ozono layer.😉

[@GenieGeerArtyology]

Your new studio arrangement! Airy! I wonder if your chi is flowing in a new way? Tantalizing glimpses of your decor! Anyway, now I have a renewed interest in my oil pastels. I’ve already got that varnish (it’s ‘bout to run out) and sprays. I’m fixin’ to unwrap all those oil pastels (the white crayon is ‘bout to run out). I’ve got a great evening ahead.

[@sandihester]

Ohhhhh Genie have fun- eeeee!

[@LilyShimizu]

I love those flower paintings!! I think if they were in my home I wouldn’t necessarily put them next to each other personally, because I see one as more warm toned and the other as more cool toned. Definitely would love the pair but would put them in different rooms depending on where they fit best!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Looking forward to your next vlog…..sharing with artist friends,they adore you

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks so much for sharing Andrea - I REALLY REALLY appreciate that!!!!!!!

[@MsMbates]

I really enjoyed your channel. I'm so glad because I am just starting in pastels. I definitely subscribed

[@sandihester]

Thank you ❤️

[@svitlana-matus]

Dear Sandi, I love your art! Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. In Argentina to seal oil pastels we use vinilic glue (Elmer's or national label) or Elmer's clear glue (but prefer the vinilic one) with a smooth brush 1 layer. Love all your videos. You inspire me! Suscribed.

[@sandihester]

Great tip!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Wooo love the big floral

[@sandihester]

🤗🤗🤗

[@sandfly60]

I love your big floral canvases. They are just gorgeous. They’re so vibrant and beautiful and loose. They remind me a little bit of Australian artist Margaret Olley’s work, which I also love.

[@sandihester]

Ohhh thank you!!! Big compliment!

[@izzym2737]

Fabulous as always ❤️

[@sandihester]

Thank you! 😊

[@LillyCreates]

Your so sweet and this video is really helpful! PS: I also really love your childlike art style

[@linzebrandon]

I have been experimenting with oil pastels (doing a Kandinsky study) because I don't really like them. I decided to do the study to see if it is the medium or me - the conclusion is that I just need to use them more because they are such an expressive medium. Thanks for the video because I have been wondering how to preserve the paintings if I like the result. Love your channel! 💜

[@sandihester]

So glad you found it helpful! Thank you!

[@MadebyDawn23]

Thank you for your tip on sealing your work. When I am sealing my pastels work, I use clear can spray that they use to color bicycles. It’s acrylic spray. I hold my breath too and run 😊 and fan the surface like you did between layers. But I usually leave it outside for about 15 minutes

[@sandihester]

good tip Dawn!

[@julieknudsen6297]

Sandi is so cute, funny and entertaining 😄 Oh and informative.

[@sandihester]

Thank you Julie!

[@gillyslikejillysart7458]

Thank you so much Sandi for the information on fixatives. I tend to gravitate towards one brand of Strathmore sketchbooks. They are coil bound watercolor paper with a layer of vellum or regular paper sandwiched in between each page. I then don't have to worry about any huge smooshing problem, and they seem to have worked well. I think the ones I have are 11X14 and 8x6 ish and are also hardbound. Thanks again!

[@sandihester]

Great tip Gilly!!!!

[@TheRecoveringCreative]

Those large floral paintings are so beautiful! Request: Can you do an explanation in a video of how you prepare your paints (acrylics) to get them that consistency? (If you haven’t already) I use primarily acrylic and I do enjoy using a thicker consistency but sometimes I would like to paint in multiple layers and thinner layers seem to work better 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sandihester]

Thank you! I'll probably cover this in a video I'll be doing next year on mixing my paint pots and why I do them that way.