Pastel Landscape Painting with Bethany Fields

[@BethanyFields]

All my available full pastel lessons are indexed here: www.bethanyfieldsblog.com/patreon-video-index/ Check it out!

[@DMCART9]

thank you🙏

[@user-cb9rj8lt2d]

@@DMCART9 再看一次，因為我是半自學粉彩，再次令我內心澎湃激動不已，有點像劉佬佬進大倌園，見識了另一層次的世界，應該是我要謝謝你，這解決了紙吸咐力因為多層揉入造成咬不住的問題，而且有油畫、水彩、粉彩的長處與特色，更難得留白作得很好，高手！

[@ArtActivePk]

Just unbelievable

[@josette.greatjobjackson8705]

I watched his first on HD television it was much better on the television. Then I started to watch it on my iPad.

[@user-cb9rj8lt2d]

粉彩有油畫的厚實感，又保有粉彩的迷幻，用酒精替代柔入，且可以保持紙後面的吸引力。很不錯的方法。

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@goharaliart1971]

Amazing wonderful painting my new friend thank you for sharing video and new subscriber and the bag like

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much 😊

[@andrewvitale7128]

I can't tell you how much this little painting and seeing you do it changed my life! I've been trying pastels forever and for some reason it all just clicked! Thanks for everything.

[@BethanyFields]

You are so welcome!

[@agold1702]

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing the way you work!

[@ramirolopez388]

Wow!!!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you! :)

[@katedobinson3891]

Beautiful ! Interesting techniques too ❤

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you! 😊

[@angelalabauve9131]

Wonderful painting! I love your style and technique. Thanks so much for this video❤️

[@markthompson3449]

That's gorgeous!

[@joannabatherson6783]

Thanks for a very informative video; I especially liked how you used the alcohol. You really finished with a beautiful pastel. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. 👌🏻👩🏻‍🎨

[@salbarracca2291]

Hi Bethany, I have watched your videos over many times and just marvel at your work. You always let the medium shine thru and keep the spontaneity of the piece alive which to me is heads above so many others on KZbin. You are truly an inspiration to us beginners and pros alike.

[@BethanyFields]

Oh goodness thank you Sal! :) Everyone has their own unique style! When I was learning, I used to be so frustrated that my pieces didn't look like so-and-so's. It took me awhile to realize and be comfortable with the fact that my work will never look like someone else because I am me! :) And of course as artists, we want to stand out and be different. It sounds silly now but when you're learning, you want to emulate those you admire. I appreciate you watching and commenting!! :)

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

So stunning. What a gift you have.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much!

[@christinewood6549]

I absolutely love this.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@Northerngulf]

Amazing, thank you. I loved watching it come to life.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much for watching!! :)

[@Angelica-bt4hh]

Beautiful!! Another great tutorial! I'm learning so much. Thank you!!!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much Angelica! :)

[@daisydog8127]

Beautiful! I loved every stage in the process. Thanks.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you very much!

[@lindamullahy5752]

Just amazing and enjoyed seeing you paint in pastels.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much Linda! I appreciate you watching!

[@1DaTJo]

Excellent! Thank you Bethany!

[@BethanyFields]

You're so welcome!

[@nancyweekley5817]

Thank you for sharing your talents. Beautiful work.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much Nancy!

[@Jasmammy]

Amazing,Bathany! When the picture is born it is like a miracle. Thank you. Wanting for more videos!

[@BethanyFields]

Anna, thank you so much for watching!! :)

[@jeffboyce1]

Another beauty!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much Jeff!

[@artstudio8821]

Absolutely wonderful artwork! Perfect balance of lights and shadows.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much 😀

[@melaniebussard3166]

Thanks so much. I am new to pastels and this is SO helpful!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much for watching! So glad it is helpful to you. :)

[@bblrltd13]

Wow! Just starting to get serious about using pastels, learned a lot. That painting is gorgeous.

[@BethanyFields]

So glad this helped you! Keep painting!

[@muktech]

I like your technique. And I think I have finally found a good technique to do pastel painting. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@BethanyFields]

Great! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@indykethdy5983]

Thank you for sharing your work, its like therapy, I watch it to fall asleep

[@BethanyFields]

I've heard this comment more than once from many! Thank you! :)

[@pablomiezavarela8358]

That beauty! Felicidades.

[@BethanyFields]

Gracias Pablo! :)

[@pattihowe2136]

What a wonderful lesson! New to pastels and love working with them. Will try the alcohol technique. Your artwork is beautiful -- looking forward to more lessons. Patti

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much Patti!

[@manidehestani8515]

Very helpful,thank you Bethany

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you for watching!

[@mariettawarkentin2799]

Loved watching this! ❤️

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@nieastillhere1398]

Lovely touch!!!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@saharnoble2928]

such amazing work. thanks for your videos.

[@BethanyFields]

Glad you like them!

[@judyhirshburg]

Thank you so much Bethany. Never thought of using the alcohol after the initial under painting . Wow this really frees me up to get back some of those darks I tend to lose

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you for watching Judy! Glad this inspired you to try something new! :)

[@AudiobookLibrary24-7]

I really appreciate this, it is so nice!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much!

[@pattijacoby8049]

Never thought to use the rubbing alcohol after the initial wash - great tip. Def one of my favorite pieces!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Patti! :) Sometimes you just gotta do what works and often I'll "break the rules" to get the effect I want! Thank you for watching!!

[@crystalthursby2808]

Wow, this was fantastic! Thank you so much, would never have thought to use the alcohol more than once! You have really exceeded the different techniques used in your lovely paintings! Just cannot thank you enough for these demonstrations! Wish we could have seen the picture first! I love seeing the picture that you reproduce! It truly makes me feel more confident that I don't need to rub the colors in like we were taught as children! I'm truly flabbergasted! Again, Thank you so much for demonstrating your techniques! Love all your paintings.

[@BethanyFields]

Hi Crystal! Oh thank you!! This one was a fun painting to create - I love using different techniques!! :D

[@edgardorozcocampos]

Great!

[@BethanyFields]

:D

[@maggieadams8600]

Thank you for the demonstration and bravo! :)

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much!

[@vittoriospadanuda7588]

Beautiful!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@haleybrown2836]

Superbly narrated. Subscription added.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Haley! I appreciate it! :)

[@OnlineCollegeofArtandDesign]

amazing!

[@suzanneboily5224]

Amazing!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Suzanne!

[@Coco2345ful]

Love it

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@cocothebastard8464]

Ha, phone pic. I do that too.😄 Really enjoyed this.

[@BethanyFields]

I use my phone all the time! Thank you for watching. :)

[@DrawingandPaintingRhymes]

Wow very nice painting

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@carlosrocha6538]

I like your work

[@wilderartist]

Lovely Painting! I enjoyed watching you paint Bethany. Judy from East Texas. :)

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Judy! (from Bethany in the Panhandle). :)

[@tinagray7652]

Harry Gray: Great variety of mark making. I do find helpful the text as I can pause them and think about while I see how they apply. I admit I am not a strong listener so that is very appreciated. Thank you!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you for the comment!

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

First time ever seeing anyone use a palette knife on a pastel painting :-)

[@BethanyFields]

;)

[@bubbeartist7710]

I love your work!beverly

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!! :)

[@dianequinn1500]

What a BEAUTIFUL painting. If I wasn't trying to master watercolour I'd be a devotee of yours. I do own lots of lovely pastels, so maybe later......

[@BethanyFields]

What a nice thing to say! Thank you!

[@cherylswarthout4382]

I've subscribed and spent a lot of time on your website, Bethany. You are incredibly generous with sharing your expertise and time to produce these videos. Tonight I tried my first alcohol underpainting to start a pastoral scene based on these lessons. Wow! It went better than I expected and I got some beautiful effects. Now I have to restrain myself so that I don't cover them all up as I move on to layering the pastels. I'm new to pastels, but I really feel like your demos have taken me to another level. Thank you!

[@BethanyFields]

Cheryl, so glad to hear this! I love using alcohol - it provides wonderful texture! I have to restrain myself with the pastels too though! I'm so happy these videos are helping you.

[@tonykant1]

Cheryl Swarthout ii

[@bettysmith84]

Loved the video!!!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Betty! :)

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Betty!

[@terrilynnstalvey1416]

OMG you brought that scene to life. I've yearned to start with my pastels. Following you no will. You were clear an concise. Perfect. Questioned the base color for grass, omg made sense. It popped. The sky was awesome. The building was not just drop. The trees ... am at a loss. So excited to try. May I ask about the ink? Is new to me. Cannot tell you how much I l9ved watching with such excitement. You may have a new number 1 fan here in Texas. Thank you. 😢❤👏👏👍😁

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Terri! :) The ink is acrylic ink and I have several videos on it here on KZbin at on my patreon page! :) www.patreon.com/bethanyfields

[@user-os5pg3ch9s]

Спасибо💐 Очень солнечно🌞☀

[@bellakatou]

Thank you!

[@BethanyFields]

You're welcome!

[@patti4891]

Enjoyed this video and wondering what paper you are using. I'm a beginner with watercolor background so this is like making a 180 degreee turn. Love your use of other materials and tools!

[@josephtermeer4595]

hi Bethany, thanks so much for sharing, I'm going to try this, it looks fun!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you John! It is fun! :)

[@carolferguson5467]

You really are fascinating to watch your process. I wondered if it wouldn't be to much to ask if you could please share your photo reference when painting. I'm struggling with values and it really helps to see the full decision making process. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!

[@BethanyFields]

Sometimes I don't use a photo reference or my painting is so "off" what it would be I don't think it would help. I often just use a reference for the general shapes of the trees or the arrangement. I definitely color outside the lines. ;) With that in mind, my newest youtube and blog share more about my photo reference. :) www.bethanyfieldsblog.com/wintersunset

[@wendyadams3754]

I do this, too! I have stacks of reference photos I shot myself and I change the composition all the time, mostly just because it amuses me for some reason. :)

[@minhtruong6990]

Thank you very much for this demo with an impressionistic approach ! I wonder if it'd be relevant to show the photo you work from, right from the start, so as to demonstrate your interpretation of it every step of the way.

[@BethanyFields]

I post all my demo photos over on my patreon page but many you see here are from my own mind and not necessarily from a photo! :)

[@francisconajera2909]

muy bonita pintura

[@BethanyFields]

Gracias Francisco!

[@brendancharlesfitzpatrick6660]

Bethany,love your barn with trees,also want to know if you have ever painted with nupastels on bottom with soft pastels on ,bottom without adding water or

[@BethanyFields]

HI Brendan! Yes, I have. I like to use the alcohol with the nupastels because it covers the tooth of the paper easily so I don't have to use as much pastel. This saves me time and money! :) Thanks for the question!

[@marciaquesenberry3803]

I would like more information on how and why you are using a palette knife. The video is so fast that it is difficult to see what you are doing. Love your work!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Marcia! I'll work on a video to explain a little more. I appreciate the comment!

[@soniabrickell4268]

Love the way you capture the lights and darks . Would water give you the same effect as does the alcohol? If not where can you buy some .

[@nieastillhere1398]

Use of alcohol is a surprise.

[@maryrobinson7491]

Beautiful and inspiring. Mary katie

[@elainemcbride6517]

I am new to soft pastels. Love watching you work. I'm familiar with the alcohol but have never heard of Acrylic Ink. Can you tell me what it is, please? Thank you.

[@BethanyFields]

It's highly fluid acrylic - very thin and opaque. Great for adding dark values as an underpainting and dries quickly. :)

[@nadakhalilchannel3955]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing your art with us, is this alcohol transparent?

[@BethanyFields]

Yes! It is also known as "surgical spirits" in different locations around the world. It is usually used for medical reasons as a disinfectant. It dries quickly on this sanded paper and causes no buckling.

[@charityd7637]

Hi Bethany! Incredible work, love your values! I have a couple questions as I'm new to art and especially pastels... I discovered watercolor last year, moved into acrylics and just enjoying learning about all these mediums, so I've purchased Charvin water soluble painting sticks(48) as well as set of water soluble extra soft oil pastels. I try to limit the new media I purchase to water soluble and was surprised to see you use alcohol- would alcohol work to blend these known as well? Next question is I noticed you're using acrylic ink to set a dark underpainting in place - would it have worked also to have started with a dark piece of paper? And do you often use toned paper? Thanks so much if you find time to answer and keep sharing your work, I've learned SO much just watching.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Charity for the comment! Oil pastels wouldn't work with the alcohol as they wouldn't be able to blend due to the different chemical structures of the elements. Alcohol works great for soft pastels as there is no binder in pastels to propel the alcohol. I love to used toned paper! I use some in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2qpqnWaib51jac :) I don't often use pre-toned paper as my preferred Uart paper comes in an oatmeal color. It's really personal and there are many different papers to try! Thank you for watching!

[@user-hk4vd3og5k]

😍😚

[@BethanyFields]

:D

[@lindalopez9163]

Thank you! I needed inspiration to complete a pastel landscape that I started over a year ago - you did it! I love your technique - everything you do and will surely try the alcohol wash with maybe a bit more confidence now. One question - can you explain just a bit what it is you are doing with the palette knife on the house? Again, thank you.

[@BethanyFields]

I am slightly removing some pastel and straightening lines. :) Glad you liked the lesson! :D

[@gabriellegrawey1683]

Beautiful work! What type of paper are you using since you’re combining dry pastel and alcohol? Thank You ☺️

[@BethanyFields]

This is Uart Sanded Paper. :)

[@davulcu64st]

Perfect sample of using pastels. Congrats. One question. What kind an acrylic ink do you use?

[@BethanyFields]

I like Dahler Rowney!

[@DMCART9]

hello I like your work very much, did we use water? I wondered, I am working pastel, I haven't tried this technique.👌👏👏👏

[@BethanyFields]

No, I use alcohol (surgical spirits). It doesn't buckle the paper!

[@MrJairo3259]

Show!!!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you! :)

[@cherylhughes691]

Hi, enjoyed watching. I was wondering what strength of rubbing alcohol are you using - is it 100% or watered down a bit. Also if one uses ink in the process, would this be considered a mixed-media painting if you were putting it in an art show or not? Love your work - beautiful. Thank you!

[@BethanyFields]

Hi Cheryl! :) Thank you for watching and for the questions. I am using straight alcohol, no watering down...It is 91% isopropyl alcohol I purchased at my grocery store. :) Also, the Pastel Society of America deems any painting a "pastel" if at least 80% of the surface is soft pastel. Lots of artists are using oil stains, watercolor, and acrylic as a base toned underpainting...Good question though and I'm glad you asked! Thank you again for watching!

[@nataliesmith9434]

90% rubbing alcohol dries fastest. 70% is ok too. Not necessary to add water. Use either/or but not both. Water takes longer to dry than alcohol

[@Coco2345ful]

Fascinating! What do you do with the palette knife? Not exactly clear.

[@BethanyFields]

New video coming soon explaining this technique. Thank you for asking! :)

[@tamibretz3753]

Bethany Fields - have you made a video yet explaining the use if the palette knife

[@sherryroberts7716]

Hi, Bethany. Wondering why you use acrylic ink rather than just continuing with pastels. Do you get a better effect? Thanks!

[@BethanyFields]

I sometimes use both...this was a fun experiment and the ink goes on nice and dark. I also like to use other methods of applying it to achieve different textures. :)

[@momicajack]

Beautiful picture! Thank you for sharing your process. Have you ever used Panpastels, and if so, what do you think of them? If not, what do you thing About them? =) I've seen some amazing paintings done with them - even some animal pictures "drawn" with them. Looks pretty cool, but I think I would have to have a great amount of talent in the first place before I could do that! I am just starting out with pastels and mostly using Faber-Castell Pastel Pitt pencils, but I did get some Charvin soft pastels to try them out (because they were cheaper - for practice, I figured) and also got some Sennelier half sticks to try out as well (not so cheap). How are the Nupastels in cost and in quality? What are your favorite pastels to use? Thanks for reading this, if you did! =D

[@BethanyFields]

Hi momicajack! Thank you for the comment! I don't use Panpastels but have seem some great paintings done with them. I like a sharper edge to my paintings sometimes and have seen most pan pastels have a softer effect. It is up to the individual artist for sure! Sennelier are beautiful pastels - much, much, much softer than Nupastels. Nupastels are on the less expensive side and are usually available at the big box craft stores. I love Terry Ludwig pastels, Unison, Rembrandt, Schmincke, and also Girault.

[@momicajack]

Bethany Fields Thanks so much for your reply. For now I have been mostly following tutorials, to try to learn about layering and such, but I have done a couple of cat pictures on my own as well. I would love to try scenery and have taken my own pictures of sky and of trees with flowers also for subjects. I guess I just need to brave it and try it, and see what I can come up with on my own, too. I love old barns and need to stop and try to take some pictures of those around where I live. I know that confidence is key, but I'll never gain much if I don't just go ahead and try! Lol! Thanks again for sharing your work! =)

[@karindogs628]

hi Bethany. do you do all your painti gs the same size. ? And is it allowed for us to paint your paintings ?

[@BethanyFields]

Hi Karin! No, I paint mostly "small works" but do all different sizes and compositions. Yes, of course feel free to paint along but please reference me! :)

[@SharonCampbellWhittington]

Cool alcohol tip! Who knew? I am a novice.

[@BethanyFields]

Rubbing alcohol works great on the paper I used. Make sure you try it first on a scrap to make sure your paper can handle it! :)

[@Tessochka]

Great work, thank you for sharing!! Just one question - what kind of alcohol you using? It is vodka or some kind of spirits ?

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much! I am using rubbing alcohol (usually available at a grocery or pharmacy). :)

[@BethanyFields]

I am using rubbing alcohol - available at most grocery stores or pharmacies. :)

[@Tessochka]

thank you for answer :)

[@vespaclone]

Bethany, are you using the Terry Ludwig pastels for details?

[@BethanyFields]

I am using TL's, some Girault's and maybe a Rembrandt or two! :)

[@shana3968]

Can you tell me whether the brush is water or oil painting medium?

[@BethanyFields]

It is rubbing alcohol!

[@Vishakha79]

Ma'am could you please mention the foam pipe and other materials used?

[@bharatdhaiphule7594]

Anazing

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@momcrafts39]

What is the replacement for alcohol

[@BethanyFields]

Rubbing alcohol is also called surgical spirits around the world. It is used for medical reasons as a disinfectant and dries very quickly. :)

[@dauroanderson9476]

Por gentileza vc misturou o giz pastel seco como água ou outro produto? Qual produto?

[@BethanyFields]

This is with rubbing alcohol!

[@ting-leliu8552]

hi I am wondering what the rubbing alcohol for?

[@ting-leliu8552]

i mean why rubbing alcohol thx

[@BethanyFields]

I use it to create a "wash" of the hard alcohol - it helps cover the paper and creates a nice layer for the pastel. :)

[@ting-leliu8552]

thank you very much

[@hamiho8522]

could this be a type of impressionist painting?

[@BethanyFields]

I love impressionism...

[@nillrock371]

i like now...

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@jeremyespinosa9065]

hello my friend 🌹 😊 how are you get something to show you

[@suzanneboily5224]

Why alcohol with pastels

[@BethanyFields]

It creates a lovely underpainting wash. :)

[@jenniferdavis6115]

Why paint so fast?? I like to hear the scraping on the paper and the lesson.

[@BethanyFields]

This is greatly sped up. Real time probably close to an hour! I like that sound too but the files are too big to upload with my wee little laptop. Thank you for watching!

[@stampincraze9960]

You are very talented but, I cant read and watch at the same time. I love your videos where you talk. At least do a voice over. P.S. You've got a great voice.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you for watching!

[@jenniferdavis6115]

Why so fast?

[@BethanyFields]

I love timelapse paintings!