093 - Pamela Caughey - FINISHING Large Scale Painting - ABSTRACT - Cold Wax/Oil Painting ❤️❤️❤️

[@Kimhaas007]

Love when you verbally critique your own works. It’s very humbling and show that each piece is really n ever done! Each time I see one of my works a year or two later I say to myself “ shoulda coulda woulda!!!!!” I’m ok with it because I know that I’m growing just as yourself Pamela you have a ton of confidence compared to some of your first videos!!!! Great job your doing, you should be proud!

[@PamelaCaughey]

@@Kimhaas007 thank you so much for your comment! It is always helpful to figure out what we like and don’t like about our work! 😀

[@fionaboult7303]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE FINISHED PAIR - SO CLEVER YOU ARE!

[@taliagreenberg5228]

Love these works Pamela!!! I love the depth and how each detail draws you to it and without it the painting would not be complete!!!

[@philbivins7133]

Very nice , they really work together...

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks, Phil :)!

[@kimdelvo3902]

Wow, It’s fascinating how the visual contrast can generate the feeling of balance and harmony rather than distracting you by the sense of creativity. The nicely arranged the shape, color, and value of composition generate the mood of intensity and gravity at the same time. The warm tones of red, orange, and yellow as well as the cold tones of blue, gray, and white create such a dynamic movement: the power and beauty of abstract art.

[@TheEJAbell]

I have just found you and was so exicited last night to feel some new direction that I could not sleep. You are a wonderful painter and you have a definite gift for sharing..generous spirit. Thank you.

[@shelleyhakonson5307]

I actually laughed when you added the connecting red/orange line at the end there...perfect! Beautiful work, the tweaking was wonderful to see, so inspiring, Pam!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks, Shelley - there is a full version uploading in WLG :)

[@ruthgonzalez1991]

Always enjoy watching you work on your abstracts. It’s so calming

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks so much - happy to hear this, Ruth :)!

[@sandylee1717]

Fascinating

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks for your comment!! :)

[@bernie3802]

Beautiful!!!

[@AnArtsyChic]

Loved watching your process . I really liked these ❤️

[@anntiniacoudis5691]

You are a great teacher. Watching your process is so helpful. Can't wait till your next video

[@ellengarcia4041]

Lost in a Crowd ... would be a good name for this I think.

[@seleneseltzer7762]

Lovely Pamela! So great to see the finish! It's all in the details!

[@PamelaCaughey]

It's kind of my favorite part! It doesn't always happen fast, but it's always fun to do :)

[@neliemeininger]

beautifull work Pamela, succes with the exhibition .Greetings from the Netherlands

[@suecanutesonart]

Really enjoyed this Pam. I find it so helpful when you first discuss your refinement plan, then show it, and, lastly, review the changes you’ve made. Thank you very much!

[@vanessajmcintosh]

They look wonderful! Those last details you added really work beautifully. Very inspiring to see, thanks very much.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks so much, Vanessa - glad you enjoyed it :)!

[@shellienoyes100]

Fabulous!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you, Shellie ;)!

[@alisonmcmillan9622]

Loved the changes you made. Particularly in the white area at the bottom and the large black area in the centre. After seeing the grayscale image, I was hanging out for some lightening interest in that huge black area that previously kept my attention bound to one area. So satisfying to watch and l loved taking a tour of vignettes.

[@robertwilliamsmales8094]

Such a joy to watch, and also listen to your thought process. Amazing how these finishing touches and tweaks have the power to enhance the whole work even further. And I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this painting. I think everything about it is exquisite. Especially the colour palette. ❤️

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks so much, Rob - I really appreciate it! :)

[@shellienoyes100]

Great palette!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks, Shellie! Glad you like it :)

[@liljabauer4503]

Lilja Bauer The red/orange line was something inspired. Brilliant.

[@lizdouglas1952]

JUST AWESOME!! THEY ARE PERFECT TOGETHER!! LOVE THE COLORS, TECHNIQUE, AND ABSTRACT DESIGN! 🥰❣🌹

[@carlyhardy7792]

So glad I caught the finish to these. I remember the starts!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know, Carly - glad you enjoyed it ;)

[@debbiegarland7124]

Thanks 🙏 I love watching you create and it’s so interesting to hear you evaluate and then build on that. I love these.

[@staceyvanier9525]

Really loving these ones Pam.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks, Stacey :)!!

[@elizabethgilmore7300]

WOW ! Another amazing info filled video!THANK YOU FOR ALL INPUT! Something to do when quarantined and we will be soon!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Actually won’t mind cuz can paint!

[@leelanou7309]

Your ability to narrate your thought process critically for us is such an incredible gift to us! I learn soo much from listening to you think out loud about what you see, what you’ll do next, and why. Wow. Thank you! You said that you work mostly on paper now, before you mount on your panels and finish them off. How do you work in such large scale on paper on the wall? I’ve seen you do some painting on the floor, but it seems that mostly you paint on the wall. How do you attach the paper to the wall? Tape? Pins?

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Lee - great question! I use large thumbtacks to attach the paper to the wall, and any work I've done on the floor has been on heavy wooden panels. I like working on paper as it is lighter, easier to maneuver and store; I can be selective in which works are adhered to panel and only do it when there is a show coming up - like now! Thanks for your gracious comments ;) Pam

[@gmoncrieff4884]

This was pretty exciting seeing how such simple marks really changed these paintings! The big sigh moment was that cad red light line that joins the two...a virtual thread. Thank you for sharing.

[@PamelaCaughey]

You are very welcome - yes I wanted something to tie them together :)!!

[@joycebutler3494]

You built a strong relationship between the two. Good luck with your show.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks, Joyce ;) Much appreciation!

[@joannavandeneijnden5437]

Beautiful

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you, Joanna - I work on paper so I can save space - I mount the paintings that work best together for an exhibition. Cradled panels take up a lot of space!

[@kgold5962]

I love the Sennelier oil sticks. They dry much faster than the R&F Pigment sticks. Amazing work! Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@daveovenden9794]

Lovely really nice 😉

[@abbyzain3232]

Never thought abstracts can be so detailed ..but I love it ...now practicing on smaller canvas first ....

[@PamelaCaughey]

That's a great way to get started - enjoy! :)

[@chromefree]

Beautiful, strong work Pam. Curious that you all but eliminated your usual geometry here. I would have left a small portion of the white shape on the bottom edge of the right painting. It was a most unusual shape as you pared it down at about 8:18. I thought it related well to the other limited whites above as well as to the whites in the other half of the diptych. My humble opinion of course, but I will steal that shape and experiment with it! An overall stunning and impressive piece that will stay with me for some time...

[@Caspiansees]

Beautiful and inspiring work, thank you! What is the wonderful music?

[@fionaboult7303]

Is that a hard rubber paintbrush shape thing you are using? What is is called please Pamela. Enjoying the video greatly!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Fiona-yes the tool is a silicone shaper or silicone “brush” available at Dick Blick or check out my resources at ArtandSuccess.com for link in Amazon 😉

[@PatriciaHarris12]

Genius

[@jeannecain9541]

Wonderful detailing! Curious how you achieved the irregular edges on that “ grid of circles “ you mentioned on the left panel? Looks to irregular to have been masked off?!? Txz jeanne

[@jeannecain9541]

Ahhh, think I have an idea from seeing how you added circles into right panel to echo one’s on left panel, great!

[@suelirodrigues4456]

Amei!!! Amo essa harmonia linda e preciosa que seus trabalhos me transmitem!! Muito obrigada por compartilhar dessa preciosidade!!!! Amei!! 😊❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎨🖼🎨🖼🎨🖼🎨🖼⚘

[@PamelaCaughey]

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[@frankfolino3118]

Love.

[@PamelaCaughey]

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[@VickiPanagotacos]

So water-soluble over oil will hold. I understand you are covering it to hold but in time will it come away from the oil underneath?

[@PamelaCaughey]

Vicki - these are water soluble wax pastels - no worries - they work very well!

[@VickiPanagotacos]

@@PamelaCaughey And they would also work on acylic if bound in polymer medium, (even though they have wax in them), correct?

[@PamelaCaughey]

@@VickiPanagotacos Being water soluble, I would use them :)

[@artistjanetmoore3545]

Thanks Pamela ... I really enjoy watching your videos - very inspirational! I have a quick question about the neo color 2 crayons. Since you are using them over oil and cold wax I am assuming they will dry over time and won't flake off. Is this correct? I am new to oil and cold wax and finding it slow to figure out what I can use on top. These crayons are water soluble so I am surprised they can be used over the oil and cold wax.

[@PamelaCaughey]

I don't wet them so they go on dry - they are waxy crayons that happen to be water soluble. I do a final varnish with plain cold wax medium. :)

[@carlyhardy7792]

The Neocolor do have an oil content, but it's water soluble, much like water soluble oil paints. I use a lot of oil pastels in my work.

[@artistjanetmoore3545]

@@PamelaCaughey Ah, I see - that helps ... really like your work especially these two magnificent paintings!

[@joannavandeneijnden5437]

Why on paper and not statight onto the panel?

[@carlyhardy7792]

I think on paper, you can cut it up to any size, but on the panel to start...not so easy.

[@PamelaCaughey]

@@carlyhardy7792 I do it mostly for space savings, but I also love working on Arches Oil paper!

[@carolclay7082]

I'm always attracted to this kind of work but scared to try and take it on. My brain looks for order and some kind of symmetry. What sort of guidance would you give a newbie who wants to do more abstract work?

[@denisechampion2227]

Size please, I looked and listened but all I saw was large, what is the size of the panels, please?

[@PamelaCaughey]

Good point - each panel is 48x48x2in - :)

[@barbaraa5017]

I'm loving these panels, really beautiful. My eye flows through them... I wanted to ask you something Pam, do you come up with a theme before you start a collection or as you work does the collective them show itself? I truly appreciate your input on this subject matter. :)

[@ernawade9318]

Thanks, Pamela. Really enjoyed watching this. Love these paintings! What paper do you work on? What do you prime it with?

[@PamelaCaughey]

I worked on Arches Oil paper - they do not require any priming - so no gesso - the paper is just ready to go :)!!

[@alexfletcher5192]

The process is always interesting, but it makes me wonder to what extent we are products of a hive mind. I knew that white was going to be almost eliminated, for instance. I have toyed in abstraction - not to this extent - but it is all about discovery and finding what works only when you do it. Those who do not participate in this experience would wonder why a definite line or form might be 'knocked back' one minute, only to be reinstated the next. You don't always realise it until it's there because you're still working organically. I'm not convinced - at least at this point - that technology can replace accident and instinct in creation.

[@brianscoffield584]

It’ s all bollocks and it’s all terrifying and it’s all important. And there are faces everywhere. And the destruction of that small white space was a crime. But all in all I love it. And you know what you are doing. Not just with the art.

[@PamelaCaughey]

That's an interesting comment - I'll have to think about that one ;)!

[@mixedmedialife7916]

Love this (very positive) comment 🤣