077 - Pamela Caughey - "Post-Edit" LIVE - Large-Scale ABSTRACT Painting - Cold Wax/Oil - TECHNIQUES

[@JosieLorca]

I was watching you in 2021 and you inspired me to get back into large pieces. I love watching you. Thank you, comment typed by my grandaughter ❤

[@stephenadams963]

you know someone is an artist when they are more interested in seeing how much spread they can get from that loaded piece of paper versus what it will add to the painting. you are a generous person. the lesson of play is excellent and your dogs are well behaved and extremely cute. thanks, stephen

[@PamelaCaughey]

Aw - thank you so much, Stephen :) I appreciate that!!

[@Auhtim]

Thank you Pamela , I like to watch and listening. You are a great teacher also.

[@0129lynne]

No, you're not special. You're EXCEPTIONAL! You are not only inordinately talented as an artist, but you are a gifted teacher and a wonderful, giving person. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us. You give me courage and strength.

[@lizsganga8440]

Thank you for this wonderful instructional video. You are a great teacher!

[@b.bailey8244]

Yours are the absolute BEST art instruction videos on youtube. I love your process and the helpful self dialogue you share with us - language of the artist. I love your work.

[@mariedalliston9938]

Finding my way ,is part of every experience of the the creative Arts ,no matter the medium . Such a wonderful time to be alive in the digital realm .

[@8433alice]

Thank you for this beautiful and outstanding lesson. Your teaching method is very inviting and inspiring.

[@marycharlton6218]

Thank you Pam! I have been painting for 40 years and have been doing process non-objective work for about 6 years. With you I find company and encouragement with this process.

[@Reemoshe]

Thank you Pamela for a great demonstration . Love your process.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks 😊🙌🌹

[@guiomargiraldo-baron2243]

I have become a fun of your content! Thank you for your art demonstration choices. You are amazing inspiration to me!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks, Guiomar - I really appreciate your comment ;)!

[@celinacostaandcosta5252]

Pam I’m so lucky to have found your videos L love to watch painting and sharing your techniques. I have been painting for many years and never have used Stencils but watching U using your handmade stencils I release that it facilitate the composition of your picture Thanks

[@lorraineblalockchavies9525]

Thanks you so much. I love working with leather and other textiles. My primary focus with leather is bags for men and women. I so love your comments on playing and having a personal voice. Iv'e decided to stop worrying about what other people think as I'm working on a project. I appreciate legitimate critics, but I'm finally embracing the freedom that comes from my authentic places. Love your art!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Lorraine Blalock Chavies -Thanks very much, Lorraine!! ❤️❤️

[@cecesullivan3690]

Great edited video Pam. I always learn so much and am so inspired by your videos. Thanks so much.

[@PamelaCaughey]

So glad you enjoyed it, CeCe!! ;)

[@tendr247]

Love your puppy. I used to have one just like that.💗I enjoy watching you paint.

[@susanm8586]

I just want to thank you for your generosity...incredible teacher you are.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks, Susan :)! Much appreciation :) !!!

[@MsBurpy]

Thank You Pam! What a lot of extra work you put into this 'post edit' video - so greatly appreciated! Having said that, I really enjoyed the live stream! We are so fortunate in this digital age to have access to wonderful teachers like yourself and to have the opportunity to tune in when you're in your studio is beyond fabulous - so again, thank you for all of your time and effort! xoxoxo

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks so much - I know there were some who had poor sound from the LIVE so I hoped this was better; KZbin compresses the video so the quality is not high but this is to allow everyone, regardless of their internet access, be able to watch the LIVE videos ;)

[@nicolefearfield]

Always wonderful to watch you paint Pamela, thank you so much. I’ve just completed cvp for the 2nd time, but as I watch you I’m thinking how much I’d love to spend a week painting with you! You bring a freedom to your work that I once had but seem to have forgotten. If you’re ever down under, do let us know! Looking forward to part 2. xNicole

[@PamelaCaughey]

Nicole Fearfield Great to hear from you! I will hopefully be teaching in New Zealand in 2020-I have quite a number of Nick’s CVP artists in my online course as well -would love to meet you!! 😊

[@nicolefearfield]

@@PamelaCaughey Thanks Pam, I think NZ in 2020 sounds like a plan! Meantime, I'll check out your online course. Happy painting :)

[@juliegriffiths4272]

I love the analogy of the layers and the mountain.

[@MaeBelleArt]

“Found it difficult the process of making artwork once I saw this amazing art. Amazing, interesting and joyful. 🙏

[@dianasherwood9647]

Great piece Pamela, enjoyed watching every step!!!!

[@ReineDujardin]

Merci beaucoup de me donner le courage et les instructions pour passer definitivement à l'abstrait....tes explications me sont tres utiles....une mamie de 77 ans....aquareliste auparavant....

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks 😊

[@firehead4]

Loving the palette and composition! Thanks for such great ideas!

[@PEBeaudoin]

You earned my deepest respect from the opening of this video Pam. Thank you for your candid and sincere share.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi Paul! Many thanks for your comment - so nice to hear :) Pam

[@KateColors]

Loved your process with this medium as well as your advice in general about art making. Thank you.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks!! 🙌

[@alrenefischer4481]

Pam I am sooo grateful for seeing you in your classes that you teach us to learn magical painting methods ,, especially in these times : gives me positive reason to wake up to learning and tryin from you Thank you Pam ::: love to buy your cold wax to mix ; will wait and buy online from you when we can : x

[@GayleReicheltArt]

I am loving watching your videos and learning so much. Currently I have a broken arm, my dominant arm unfortunately, so not able to do a lot of art, but am intending to enroll in one of your courses when my arm is healed. I particularly love your mark making and shapes. Thank you for sharing.

[@nancysocha8737]

Great video,very complete and inspirational. Just love al of what you do! Thanks so much.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks, Nancy ;)!

[@4paws70]

Thank you so much Pamela for sharing your techniques, it was priceless for someone who has just started their journey into abstraction. I was taking notes like crazy and will be re-watching to catch what I may have missed. I absolutely love your paintings, please keep those videos coming, what an inspiration you are!. Thank you, thank you all the way from Australia, Sera

[@PamelaCaughey]

4PAWS hey-Many thanks to you in Australia!

[@robertwilliamsmales8094]

How great to get to watch this edited version too! Thanks for all your efforts Pam! It is lovely watching you work :)

[@PamelaCaughey]

Robert William Smales Yay! Thanks Rob!!

[@martischmidt6412]

OH MY!! Pam, this was such a wonderful surprise, love to see you painting anytime :))) Thanks

[@PamelaCaughey]

Aw thanks a bunch, Marti - I really appreciate it!! :)

[@kerryl3408]

Am loving your work! This is the first time seeing it,and so glad I did. You've inspired this old lady.

[@lynnbland]

Thank you for spending time to offer the post edit. I did not find the sound so terrible, it could be better, but it was still good and informative. The tips you added at the bottom of the screen were so helpful! I will definitely tune in for the next live stream.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Many thanks, Lynn! :)

[@mikel9319]

Joey - Very clean frame. Looks like a post card! Great man...

[@ellenandreassen6449]

Thank you for the post edit video. I love your videos and appreciate so much hearing about your personal story.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks very much, Ellen!

[@sandylee1717]

Wonderful and so inspiring‼️

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thank you so much!

[@margamcl2759]

Me encanta, buen trabajo 👏👏👏🤗

[@shamhisham3702]

I just love your art....😍😍

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Beautiful.

[@angiemichal1455]

Thank you, your message at the start of the video is so helpful in that it allows people like me to feel they can do this too! I'd love to try some cold wax, I've done encaustics and love it but I'm up for trying new things.

[@keatsgipsy9991]

Yes - staying and enjoy this very much

[@betteebel4563]

If the tube oils get mixed 1:1 with CWM why don’t the paint sticks need any CWM? Do they pick up the medium from the substrate? Thanks. Your videos are great!

[@PamelaCaughey]

If you mean RF pigment sticks - they do have some beeswax in them + oil + binder; cold wax is made with beeswax and solvent (heated and cooled) so the chemical composition is close enough :)

[@betteebel4563]

@@PamelaCaughey Thank you for replying. After I asked I did watch an older video you posted and you mentioned the answer in that! You are very generous with your knowledge and a natural teacher in addition to being a gifted artist.

[@Paul-uc8vn]

Thank you 🤟

[@PamelaCaughey]

You are welcome! Thanks for visiting :)

[@cherylbloom268]

You are, just simply, an amazing human. I so appreciate you and your giving heart.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Cheryl Bloom Aw-much appreciation for your kind remark 😊

[@ShawNshawN]

Hi Pamela, if you have challenges with the sound I would upgrade to external mic. it will make a major difference. Check the sound audio levels as well, since after they get blown out there's no fix. You could also add sound panels to create a much richer human voice in the room as well. Maybe add a carpet below where you speak as well. You may want to consider just redubbing all the audio as a lot of ppl may tune out just from bad audio. All the best.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi ShawN - thanks very much! I do have several external mikes (Rode, Sony, etc) and it seems to be a problem with compression; I did use my Rode mic but had a bit of a malfunction at some point during the video. I also had a Broll camera set up and though it didn't run the whole LIVE, what it captured without an external mic was at least better.Doing tests this week - thank you so much for your suggestions!! ;)

[@Brandingenuity]

I loved listening along while I painted...more 1 hour post-edit live videos PEAS :)

[@PamelaCaughey]

Oh sweet! Well I love that as well! ;)

[@PamelaCaughey]

Awesome!! 😊

[@poshyarn7426]

People make me sad. Thank you Pamela for your generosity in sharing your skills. FOR FREE, PEOPLE!!

[@ethanchodos8338]

I love you for sharing! Your generosity makes me tear up.

[@Argendiego]

Hello Pamela, one question: Is possible to paint with regular oil colors on the canvas previously painted with oil mixed with cold wax?...because I was thinking to profit the texture I did in the previous work...

[@PamelaCaughey]

Argendiego Hello there-in general, after discussing this topic with the experts at Gamblin Colors, they recommend including some cold wax with your oils for best integrity of paint layers!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Argendiego Hello there-in general, after discussing this topic with the experts at Gamblin Colors, they recommend including some cold wax with your oils for best integrity of paint layers!

[@dawnbrosnan7186]

Love! How much texture do you usually put into a painting? Dawn Brosnan

[@annmariegraham2699]

Can you work on stretched canvas?

[@PamelaCaughey]

Ann Marie - if working with oil/cwm - this is not recommend unless the canvas is adhered to a stiff surface later OR if you keep the ratio of cwm/oil to less than 25%. :)

[@lynnbland]

A question about the galkyd. Is it better to use gamsol to thin your paint or the liquid galkyd and galkyd lite? What is the difference?

[@PamelaCaughey]

It is best to use a 1:1 of Galkyd:gamsol if using it throughout your painting; the Galkyd gives the paint strength and flexibility and gamsol alone can over dilute the paint binder.

[@lynnbland]

Art & Success - Pamela Caughey Art thank you so much.

[@sarahmiller6183]

Do you feel like if you use one color in a large place, do you want to use it somewhere else too? I get hung up on the "rule" of threes, etc.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Yes, this is because you need repetition for unity. I'm not sure about the "rule" of thirds - I just like to think of a bee pollinating a garden (with paint ;)

[@susanvanduijkeren5695]

Sarah, may i ask you what you mean by the ‘rule’ of three(s )? Thanks in advance, groet Susan

[@shar8651]

I have the same issue with the design rule of odd numbers. (1,3,5,7,etc)

[@sholpanbelbayeva6663]

What paper do you use? And where we can buy it? Very interesting information. Thank you for sharing.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hi there! I’m using arches like paper on a roll, 140lb

[@annclairegreig2635]

Love your dog breaks !

[@peggycarroll6006]

Can I use cold wax with acrylic?

[@PamelaCaughey]

No, not with acrylic, but over an acrylic as long as you sand it first or add Liquitex clear gesso!

[@wendyket]

Hi Pam. What is that straight edge tool you are using to spread large patches of paint? Is it simply a piece of mat board? It looks like a great tool, especially for working large.

[@PamelaCaughey]

wendyket It is an inexpensive squeegee tool and I don’t remember where I got it-probably a thrift store 🌺🌹

[@denisechampion2227]

Where can I find part 2 of large scale abstract painting cold/wax/oil techniques?

[@karenduffy1842]

Hi Pamela, I have been seeing adds on facebook to buy your course, but today i can't find it!☹ can you help please? X

[@wendylawless3271]

I could barely hear you today! Also, FYI, Oil Bars have been discontinued to be replaced with something new. The long-handled Bright #6 seems to be unavailable as well. If anyone has any idea where I might find one, please post!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Wendy Lawless Wendy-do you mean the post edit was not good either? Hmm, sounds ok on my computer but yes the LIVE had audio issues 😉

[@wendylawless3271]

@@PamelaCaughey Pam the sound was actually hard to hear on the Aug.17th video, the post edit is fine!

[@gloriafiero878]

Where is Part 2?

[@vonpage8303]

great video,,, thank you

[@annemcginn8976]

I couldn’t stay for the live demo yesterday so thanks for the edit. My question: when you choose paper, especially when using acrylic, and WHITE background, when do you choose to gesso the surface? And when do you choose the Liquitex clear over std white acrylic gesso??

[@PamelaCaughey]

anne mcginn It depends only on whether you intend to work in acrylic only (white gesso) or if you wish to work over your acrylic under painting with oil/cwm-if so, then clear gesso allows you to see the acrylic under painting 😉

[@optitubelive]

Pam, I think my greatest struggle is choosing colors. Would you consider doing a session on color? I love your videos, and appreciate you!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hey Doug - this is such a great question! So I don't forget to address this (it would be a great topic for a KZbin video) please fill out this form as this is how I organize all YT questions: airtable.com/shrkCKZ2ar6BgrjHY

[@dawnbrosnan7186]

When you finish these do they go in a frame?

[@edithkeckeis494]

Great

[@coraannetoledo-merritt1220]

continue painting please.

[@shar8651]

Thanks Pam for this demo! I learn by watching and have been struggling with large abstracted shapes. This is a great video of how to make your own shapes. Do you feel you repeat your shapes? I feel that I make the same ones over and over and have been looking for ways to practice doodling line and shapes. This was helpful and would appreciate any other suggestions .

[@PamelaCaughey]

Sharon Dozier -try contour or blind contour drawing to increase your mental inventory of shapes 😉

[@keithhancock9744]

Wow, Thank you for that!!

[@best4last979]

I have no idea why I like it but I love it!! :O)~ Looks like the wall in an old rundown hotel in the desert somewhere. :O)~

[@alrenefischer4481]

Yes please x

[@mrwinky7485]

thank you!

[@mixedmedialife7916]

Hi Pam ☺️. The audio in this still sounds underwater as in the live version (meant as feedback not critique) , *however* your content is so valuable it's worth the listen. I really appreciate all your work to bring these to us and I look forward to the next Iive class 👍

[@PamelaCaughey]

Yes, since I had to use the original KZbin LIVE video, the sound could only be improved slightly in post edit (I really appreciate your feedback! Google (who owns KZbin) compresses LIVE videos so all can at least listen - but this lessens the quality of the video. :) I have some ideas for next time to hopefully improve the sound - even if only in post edit, next time ;)

[@terrineiman1946]

Yes

[@PamelaCaughey]

Thanks!

[@franciscorosales14]

Pamela ,quisiera saber si tienes algún compendio impreso d tu obra. Agredecere una respuesta.

[@joanboyce6046]

paint paint paint!

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hey everyone! Hope you enjoyed the KZbin LIVE last Saturday, August 10, 2019! Please comment below if you like Saturdays at 2pm MDT (check this time zone converter to find what time it is in your part of the world: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html) The 25% off special on my Powerful Design and Personal Color comprehensive ONLINE course (lifetime access) continues - visit www.LuvYourArt.com before the coupons runs out! Cheers :)

[@imnedmonton]

Have you done a greyscale composition? Have you seen the Guernica? I saw it in '77 in NYC at the Museum of Modern Art. I wept. Pablo Picasso completed it in June 1937. The grey, black, and white painting, now in the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid, was painted at Picasso's home in Paris. I challenge you to do a greyscale painting. No color. Happy picture-making journeys everyone.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Hey Jeff - yes, I know Guernica well and did see it in the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid; like you, it was a lifetime experience. I do love working in bxw and have done paintings without color; thank you :)!

[@susanmarcoux7005]

You could just use gloss medium for your glue, bottom and top. You don't have to pre-coat the rice paper and it will dry clear. Just don't be stingy with it (especially on the bottom).

[@mikel9319]

err... Average artist? ROFL.... Some one should confiscate your Kool-Aid girl! Seriously, though, don't loose your humility either! I think the world needs so much more of it. Thanks for your hard work and pulling together a large community of like minded Artists!

[@ΠοπηΤασσιο]

Γιατί δεν ολοκληρώθηκε ;μου άρεσαν τόσο πολύ οι χρωματισμοι

[@suzannedesylva3805]

It sounds like you are speaking in a tunnel. I just want to hear every word. Thanks a bunch

[@johncarmanarts]

Fantastic info but the sound quality so bad almost can’t understand parts.

[@olivajonas95]

guardare il video una gioia per gli occhi dovresti farne di più in rete 🎨 grazie

[@PamelaCaughey]

Grazie molto! Farò del mio meglio :)

[@brianura9178]

Difficult to understand due to the echoing sound quality.

[@vandrosiglio]

very difficult hearing you clearly-the audio is harsh.

[@АлександрТкачук-г8ю]

Фартук есть,перчатки тоже,а где забор????

[@marionnelson7986]

JULY 2020. The sound/mikes have to be improved.and maybe they have been. by now Appreciate the large format work.

[@TheStevley]

really great. Too bad about the audio

[@crochethappy3786]

You stopped caring what your husband said...@54:16...I would work for hours and mine would not even say anything when he walked by. ..I guess opposite of what you are saying....what I thought was beautiful he didn't like and I was discouraged and painted over....very true.

[@PamelaCaughey]

Crochet Happy I have found the more I believe in what I am doing, the less it matters what others think. I used to paint to please others but this is not what art is about. Authentic art is meant to reflect our innermost thoughts, inclinations, needs, desires and ideas; what does this ever have to do with what others want or expect from us? We do not live the lives of others so the only life we can express is our own.

[@crochethappy3786]

@@PamelaCaughey Yes, but when your art sells, you know it pleases others. (as a business). But what you say is true.

[@ninabalekic1431]

I am interested in what you are saying, but I can't catch all the things you say because because the sound is pitchy and sort of like whistlely, quite weird and not normal, as in other channels I watch. Pity really.

[@alisonmcmillan9622]

Lots of interesting aspects to this video but the very poor sound quality was distracting.

[@lornasaner4572]

Audio is not ok.

[@kathykimball5689]

I love watching you paint but the audio was poor for this session. Too much echo sound so hard to understand the the content and was distracting from the painting.

[@PamelaCaughey]

So sorry; depending on many factors some will say it’s fine and some will say it isn’t but on my computer it sounds much better than the live version 😊

[@crochethappy3786]

I can hear fine with my home computer and my speakers. I find that listening direct from an iphone or ipad is lower than when plugging in earplugs or a headset.

[@joseluispinto5732]

I understood perfectly what was the idea of putting the dog to receive the biscuit...! Hahahahaaa...! No need to add anything else...! 1h15m of wasted time.

[@fatimarodrigues6219]

The sound is frustrating

[@karristreet3006]

Sound is very echoey

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

I really wanna watch this video, but the audio is horribly hollow and tinny & the one thing that the mic picks up perfectly is an odd tooth-sucking tic. Had to turn the audio off. And I KNOW from previous videos that the Presenter has a lovely speaking voice.

[@slomovideo]

obviously wasn't using a lavalier mic and so was terribly boomy. I think she is aware of the problem

[@johnjack5417]

you could have stop at 59'30 Was better ;)

[@dr.maricarmengonzalez7115]

But I need to paint with brushes, or it doesn't feel like a painting... I like your results, however, I should find a way to similar results using brushes... hum...