Pastel homemade surfaces

[@jennw6809]

As a beginner, homemade surfaces are a godsend! I've been using cheap watercolor blocks with Liquitex Clear Gesso and it's so easy (plus I can do watercolor underpainting if I want).

[@pastelsocietymaine7111]

Easier and more achievable than many think!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Thanks for the tips... Have you tried mixing some fluid acrylic colour for a coloured background? That should cover the white 😀

[@TravelingArtista]

Thank you, Rajana. Yes! This was one of my early KZbin videos and there's been so much learned and covered since then. I have plans to create new and updated videos on many topics. Thanks for your input! I love doing underpaintings under my pastels.

[@appalachianpastelsociety6063]

Great ideas! Thanks

[@sherion80]

Simply use water-soluble wall paint. It contains fillers such as calcium carbonate, silicates and quartz powder, which make the surface like fine sandpaper, making it ideal for pastels. You also have different colors as a base.

[@TravelingArtista]

Sounds great ... those mineral powders must ad a great texture. (Wondering if it's archival? Some people are very particular about that .. but I imagine it must be)

[@sherion80]

@@TravelingArtista Well, who will live so long to prove it?

[@TravelingArtista]

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[@monetcafe]

Great video!!!!

[@TravelingArtista]

Thanks!! That means a lot coming from you Susan!

[@HopeMartinartist]

Thanks for sharing your experiments! I've been playing with different pastel grounds for the same reason ($$) Will definitely try the palette knife! Didn't like the texture with the roller & brayer either. It was just 'too big'!

[@TravelingArtista]

I'd love to hear how it goes for you! The palette knife often creates a sharp line, but sometimes that can be a nice inclusion in a painting. Or softened with a bristle brush. Let's keep playing!

[@HopeMartinartist]

@@TravelingArtista Yes! Gotta keep playing. Putting together a video of the results now. Fingers crossed it will be done by Saturday.

[@TravelingArtista]

@@HopeMartinartist Please send me the link when you post it!

[@HopeMartinartist]

@@TravelingArtista will do!

[@HopeMartinartist]

@@TravelingArtista It's live on my channel! How would you like me to send the link?

[@mahmoudelbiltagy5658]

Thank you for sharing this ..can you give your advice please if it will be ok mixing marble dust with gesso ..as it was the same for oil paint primer but higher percentage of marble dust ?? ..thank you for your great videos

[@TravelingArtista]

Thanks for the support! And, YES, marble dust with gesso would work great. A lot about the ratio depends on how sanded you want your surface. I suggest trying different amounts on small pieces of surfaces - be it paper (taped down until it dries) or some sort of board. I'd love to hear about your results when you get them. ... and it's my pleasure of course!

[@mahmoudelbiltagy5658]

@@TravelingArtista thank you really for detailed information..ofcourse I will record results ..by the way your way of testing different methods is great , smart way for learning and is away more superior than just theoretical info 👌..learning curve is much better..all my wishes 🙏

[@HopeMartinartist]

Hi! Here's the link to the comparison of pastel grounds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2GwmX6Nrr6BY7s