QUICK & EASY Faber Castell Gelatos TRICK for STUNNING Mixed Media Portraits!

Faber Castell Gelatos are one of my all time FAVORITE art supplies. Lots of mixed media artists aren't quite sure how to use them, or only associate gelatos with background work. In today's art supply demo, I'll show you why they're a MUST HAVE in my studio + the QUICK & EASY way I use them to create MAGICAL mixed media portraits. If you're a beginner in the world of mixed media art, or just curious about what gelatos can do for you - today's video is a MUST SEE!!
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[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Can’t find Gelatos near you!? I found some great alternatives!!! Check out my video here to learn more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_VZoqnrt2oja8

[@Kadazia]

Great video! A tip for the darkest skin tones, use some blues and purples for the shading! Adds more life and dimension!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Great idea, Kadazia! Thanks!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Demo starts at *6:18* for those of us with a short attention span. 🥴

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Ahhh, right!? No one believes me when I say the average watch time is 5 mins! And here’s proof! 😂 thanks my friend!!!

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

I wish my faces looked anything NEAR your "split second" faces 😅... I would be SO HAPPYYYYYYYYY! 😂 Your sketching, drawing, painting art style is truly impressive. Watching you sketch out those four faces was fascinating, and I can literally say that today - In All My Many Years Of My Long Life - is the FIRST TIME I "GET" facial proportion (and poses). It's almost like you set off a switch in me or something!! 😮 ... it's like, "OH! I GET IT NOW!" 😅😂 Thanks soooo much for that! It doesn't matter that I've read books on portraits and sketching or watched countless vids on "how to draw". Today, I finally Got A Clue! 😂 Thank you for handing me that vowel that filled in the blanks in my head. Awesome! ❤😊

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I am so glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@alexmstudios]

Are you doing your project on canvas? Paper? I tried the technique on watercolor paper and it didn’t work, it looks bumpy because of the paper texture 😕

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

This is watercolor paper, yup! You can use hot pressed (no texture) but I normally use them over painted layers like I show at the end of the video!

[@cherylclaviter6398]

This was so very helpful!! I have them and had no clue what to do with them- hahaha💕💕💕

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay, so glad I could help, Cheryl!

[@hermajestyqueenmarcia]

Same here..I bought them and haven't grasped the idea fully

[@jillhirsh9260]

I just stumbled across your videos, what a happy trip! Are your cheat sheets still available? Would like the HAMBURGER sheet and the one to draw faces. I used to draw all the time so long ago, I can hardly remember what I used to know. Age has made my mind a little less reliable and my fingers stiff. But you are so buoyant and upbeat and encouraging, I would like to revisit. Your artwork is beautiful and inspiring and I am eager to try my hand again, but not do foolish to think I don't need some help. If your cheat sheets are still available, I would appreciate the help! Your beautiful spirit comes thru every piece I've seen and your encouragement is inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi Jill! Glad to have you here! create.awesomeartschool.com/drawing-guidelines/ awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@paulaneary7877]

Karen, if you please, what is that big fat white Sharpie? Is that a paint pen? Please. AWESOME video!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hey Paula, yes it is a Sharpie paint pen! So happy you enjoyed the video!

[@sapphirerain70]

I’ve had gelatos for a couple years and never knew what to do with them lol. I love your channel! Thank you for your kindness and inspiration❤️🦋😊

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so very welcome! Glad you will get to use them now!

[@martamccool2740]

Son fantásticos para blending in flowers and leaves para hacer cards

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching, Marta!

[@lyndavee9488]

fantastic!! love your style I subscribed and you said there was the "hamburger" process but it never came thru my email how can I get it ??

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi Lynda! Thanks for watching! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@gaylepreston2609]

I would love the Hamburger system cheat sheet plz🙏🙂

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi Gayle, thanks for watching! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@sydneyvonflue7647]

Hi again Karin! For to ask for your Hamburger System cheat sheet

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching, Sydney! Enjoy! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@janishavranek1412]

You look like a beautiful Pricilla Presley when she was young.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh my goodness, what an incredible compliment! Thank you, Janis!

[@CraftyAliConfessions]

Wow wow wow, just discovered your channel, you are an amazing artist! TFS xx

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much and welcome!!!

[@caroljohnson3899]

What are you using for the sharpie all the ones I saw today said they were oil based. Would you use that? Someone sold me those gelato glad to know how to use it but it never dries.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I’m not sure - I think maybe autocorrect changed a word or two in your question. Gelatos are not oil based so they do dry 👍

[@moonpixyart4562]

Just found you, new subscriber for sure. Love your tutorials

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much! i really appreciate it!!

[@cheryls_creative7048]

Thanks so much for this, I bought some gelatos but I had no idea what to do with them. Really helpful, thanks!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you for watching, Cheryl!!!

[@jancapstick3405]

Can I have a copy of your hamburger cheat sheet please?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching, Jan! Hope this helps! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@martamccool2740]

The best way to apply them is with a sponge

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Great tip!

[@daniellmiller]

Oh no! Not “Smeary Magoo!”

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Too funny!!!

[@martamccool2740]

Gelatos are wonderful

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

They really are!

[@kristacarroll2531]

What's the black pen you used to draw in the facial features and hair? Thanks!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

This one! Pentel Pocket Brush Pen amzn.to/2JuVpmU

[@annasmessyart]

Can oil pastel sit on acrylic

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oil can go over acrylics, yes! But then the oil has to be the last, you can’t follow up with sealers or markers, etc. I hope that helps!

[@lourdescarballo5117]

THANKS GOOD TUTORIAL

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So glad it was helpful, Lourdes!

[@ClearlyCards]

Wow...Your artistry blows me away!!!❤️❤️ So glad I found your KZbin site!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay, I'm glad you found me too! Thanks for watching, Becca!

[@Veronica-xe6xt]

Ahhhhhh You have a Rottie! Hi Maggie. I have a Rottie named Deuce. The most misunderstood dog on earth. Big loveable babies, am I right?

[@Veronica-xe6xt]

Oh, FYI - I loved you in your video too! Maggie was just the star is all. lLOL Truly, I've been dying to learn about these mystery gelatos, so thanks for explaining why they rock ! um Maybe you should make your own line girl!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi Deuce! Maggie sends doggy kisses! They are so loveable!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

And thank you, Veronica for your kind words!

[@wulfseig1864]

PS love Gelatos.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

💗 me too!

[@SusanMilligan]

How would you compare Gelatos with Neocolor II?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Great question! They are different in quite a few ways. First, I’d consider Neo Color IIs to be a very fine art product, lightfast and SUPER water reactive. That being said, due to their compact crayon consistency you can’t scribble them down and blend them with your finger the way that you can with Gelatos. They are more like pure watercolors in stick form. Whereas Gelatos I’d consider a craft product, cheaper and not as lightfast and also not as water reactive. They come off easily onto your paper and easily blend with your finger (where as Neo Color IIs need water to blend and dissolve). I hope that helps!

[@SusanMilligan]

@@KarenCampbellArtist Thank you so much! Now I’m going to have to add them to my wishlist. 😃

[@cocoed8643]

Have these gelatos and mine just won't spread. It just looks like crayons marks. It's not smooth like yours. The more I rub thw hotter my finger gets against the paper. So frustrated. You make it look easy but it's not.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So it definitely makes a difference if you have or don't have a layer of paint underneath. It also is WAY easier to blend if you have more gelato down on your surface. You need to really get some going, press down a bit hard so that there's a little bit of a nice layer there before you try to spread. If you're finger is getting hotter that just means you don't have enough down and that you're feeling friction from the surface underneath. If add more of a build of gelato, you should be good to go!

[@cocoed8643]

@@KarenCampbellArtist I think I'm scared to use them so I "daintily" put my stuff on a page. Get aggressive with the gelatos..... Lol. Got it. Thanks. I am determined to beat those little sticks. 😛

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

@@cocoed8643 oh yeah yeah there’s no being dainty with mixed media 😂❤️❤️❤️ You got this!!!! 🙌

[@serene2868]

Wow. I LOVE your choice of color style! Vibrant, lively colors on beautiful, playful pictures. SO gorgeous!! I'm new to your channel, and not an artist. Just stumbled on your channel trying to figure out what to do with my gold & silver colored Gelatos that I bought for my acrylic stamps (Gelatos don't seem to work too well for stamping). Anyway, I digress. Love your art style & great instruction videos too.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you for your super kind words!!!! And welcome to the channel!!!

[@WendyColeArt]

mine look so bumpy over acrylic paint

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Ugh, that stinks, Wendy!

[@WendyColeArt]

@@KarenCampbellArtist yeah, lol, nubby art

[@sydneyvonflue7647]

Thanks for showing me what I’m suppose to me doing with them. We (husband) were on vacation stop in small town. Had one store for everything great art supplies and these gelatos were in a clearance basket. Had no idea what or how to use them but loved the colors came home but them in a basket 🙂. Thanks for a great video my first time watching yours will be watching more.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Welcome. Sydney! I'm glad this was helpful and hopefully you can find them on sale again.

[@ishitabhattacharya]

New subbie here!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Welcome, Ishita!!!

[@angeltea7]

I’d love to know what craft paint colors you’re using for the skin bases? Thanks so much for showing us this technique. I’ve been feeling a little lost/block lately and it’s given me a little boost to try something new. How did I go this long not finding your channel? Subscribed faster than lightening lol. Have a good weekend

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Aw thank you!!! I literally just grab ones that look like skin colors when I’m in the store! Lol! Americana has TONS! Good ones are Santa’s Flesh, Sand, Honey Brown, Fleshtone, Latte and Ivory! Have fun!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@staceyrivera475]

Luv it. What black marker are you using to outline after laying down your acrylics??

[@oleandra3759]

Excellent video- well worth the watch

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Awesome, thanks so much Oleandra!

[@sarapearen3784]

i am a beginner. you make me want to try so many things. Love the inspiration from your videos. Thanks so much!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay, go Sara! I'm excited to hear that you are feeling inspired!

[@sarahmiller6183]

very cool. Try blue on a dark skin. TFS

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for the tip, Sarah!

[@materialgirl338]

What is the name of the black markers and white pens u use?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Pentel Pocket Brush Pen amzn.to/3WIhj9g And white sharpie paint pens usually! Link is affiliate

[@bloomhavenstudios]

I'm wanting to start an art journal. I'm new to multi media but fascinated by it and have been binge-watching your channel to stuff all the info into my brain. I'm going to start with a version of your cereal box journal and try to do it with what I have on hand. Question: Could you use water-soluble pastels in the same way as you use gelatos? Thanks.

[@KarenCampbellDRAWS]

Oh I just realized in signed in my from other Channel. Sorry! It’s still me tho ❤️ It depends on what you mean my water soluble pastel! If you mean anything oil based then no. There are a lot of similar products that i mention in this vid (marabu and distress) that are fine to substitute and lots of similar products that I haven’t tested personally so I actually can’t say for sure but you if you already have these in hand then I say try it!!!

[@lindseywarren44]

Thank you!! I always walk away with new wrinkles on my brain after watching you! I have lots of Gelatos and have only ever used them on florals. I will def give them a try on some faces! The effects are so soft but pack a big punch. Just lovely! Thank you, Karen 💗 Love, love your channel (and your books!! 😁) Bless xo

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh I love that, Lindsey! Thanks for the sweet compliments!

[@AnnLippert1]

How many books are "a ton of art books"?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I plead the 5th, Ann! A ton is a lot 😁

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I think I’m up to 18! But I honestly lost count after 15 😂 you can go onto Amazon and search Karen Campbell Art Books and you’ll find me.

[@deborahh3019]

Like makeup for your painted faces! Brilliant!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes, totally Deborah!!!

[@jeanettegeldenhuys5050]

Hello from South Africa. Loved this technique. Something different and I can apply to my art work. I use wet wipes to soften my botanicals. Detol wipes.🇿🇦💅🖌

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hey there, Jeanette! Thanks for watching!

[@Karencolors]

I just bought your newest book! Love it!!!! ❤️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh I’m soooo happy you love it!!!

[@BittyPenny]

Really awesome. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@DawneneDonikowski]

I hit an art-block illustrating my children's books, but now that I have watched several of your videos, I am SOOO inspired & have the confidence to jump in there & get my projects done. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Omg I am so glad my content has helped! How exciting!

[@deborahbeatty]

I’ve watched several of your videos and love your approach to mixed media. Yes, please, I’d like to know more about your hamburger system.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Happy to hear that! Here is the link to the hamburger cheatsheet! Let me know what you think! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger

[@nicholeb2746]

water soluble oil pastels work too and those are dirt cheap!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for the tip, Nichole!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

But keep in mind you can’t throw a sealer on top the way I’m showing here ❤️

[@michellel456-j6s]

Can i request your hamburger cheetsheet? Also the face packet, or should i request on that video? Love watching your videos.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching, Michelle! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/ Here's the drawing bundle, enjoy: awesomeartschool.lpages.co/drawing-face-cheatsheet-bundle/ Please note 2 things with the bundle link, 1) There can be an up to 5 minute delay for the email to come through that delivers your cheatsheets. If you want to search your inbox folders for it, look for an email from [e-mail] 2) After you DO find your email and you click on the links, the cheatsheets DO NOT OPEN, rather, they download immediately to your devices download folder. I hope that helps with any confusion! Good luck and HAVE FUN!

[@BrandiWineRn]

Thank you for this! I got the set u had a link for in the speak easy video and was wanting to know diff ways to use them . Do u use them over your watercolor portraits the same way ? Is Mod Podge Matte Sealer, Glue & Finish: All-in-One this the sealer you use to fix the mod podge in place to keep from smearing ? Could u just use a gloss medium or does it have to be a varnish and once u add that layer can u add more layers on top ? Sorry I know that’s a lot of questions but I really like to know I’m using them properly so they last . Thank you thank you .

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

It may be easier for me to explain by providing you with the Hamburger Cheatsheet! It will provide all the answers you are looking for and may come up with layering with different supplies! Please let me know if you have any other questions! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger

[@ElleonEarthGiftShop]

I could watch you draw all day !

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Aww, thank you Elle!

[@robindonnelly]

You are so talented! I hope to be 1/4 as good as you one day. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Robin!!!

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

What a great idea Karen, thank you! I often use Neocolors for shading but Gelatos are so much softer, so why did'nt I think of that! I use my Gelatos also as sprays. I mix a little grated Gelatos with some water, and keep all my colors in mini misters. Great video, thanks!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching, Mieke! I love hearing how you use your gelatos!

[@joeyburrell3207]

What kind of paper are you typically using for your gelatos? Would it work well on canvass, canvas prints, water color paper, giclees? So happy to see artist find their niche. I’m in the process of creating my own unique expression of art. What would you call your type of art, I can detect a little abstract in your mix media I think. It’s all great though.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes! All of the above.

[@Missmcc83]

From a Campbell to a Campbell.. 😬❤️ I’ve had gelatos for years never known what to do with them either… wondering what kind of black pen you used that’s stood up through the water and gelatos.. Can you use gelatos over acrylics? Over canvas prints for embellishments? If so what do you use for sealer? Just simple acrylic sealer spray? Can they stay over magazine paper? I am a mixed media person just trying to finally sell for the first time(soon)I had a lot of mid grade canvas prints done of some old work two years ago and they’ve just been sitting in a closet I want to embellish them add either acrylic or medium on top.. I’ve been stuck for two years and very nervous to ruin them.. but it’s time to jump… art therapy my life head on.. 👍❤️🎨 I would love to use gelatos and texture mediums and know what to use over canvas prints and what sealant to put on top finally.. I have no art friends but my heart is fully there. 🎨❤️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi there! If you watch the end of the video it shows you exactly how I use them in my mixed media projects and how and what I use to seal them with too. The pen is my pocket pentel brush pen but I don’t use water at all with my gelatos as you can see with the vid, just my dry fingers! Watch the last few minutes for deets and you can also check out this series for my whole process: bit.ly/hamburgerseries

[@oyaaesinam3757]

2024 Faber Castell seems to maybe have changed the set of Gelatos used in this video. But I still think I wanna get some for faces.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

definitely!! Would love to hear how it goes!!!

[@RachelRamey]

Your "split-second faces" look better than anything I could draw if I took weeks. lol

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

HAHA! I have years under my belt! Hope these videos help! You can get there too!

[@kraftyiam]

Howdy, just subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your vids. This was fun to watch. I have a few 'original' gelatos and this is a great tip. Thanks for sharing. P.S. Ran across the most adorable ostrich - I see now it was your work. Hello ! Just saw more paintings - gorgeous work. I would hang on my wall for sure. Woman smoking, Day of the Dead, that Horse -- love love love

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Welcome to my channel! I'm so happy that you're here! And thanks for the compliments on my work, it means alot!

[@urbanchili]

I like permanent materials so I shade with acrylic paint or Faber castell pitt artist brush pens. But I have a favorite crayon and that is Primas water soluble oil pastels. Permanent when dry. Unfortunately they do not come in many shades.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching and for sharing! I always love hearing about what people love to use!

[@CynsibleCreations]

Ooooooh I am new here! But I will be back and Yass........ I am getting the book. ❤️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay and welcome! So happy to have you here!

[@navyboymommygramma]

You should create a payment plan for bookaholics like me that have to have all or none so we can get your whole collection of books without having to take out a bank loan since you've gone and written SO many books now. Hahaha jk ,but that would be so cool to have all of your books 😁 💟&✌

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I’m so sorry!! I absolutely LOVE making books!! I just can’t help myself! I’ll try to slow down altho I literally started one this morning! 😂😂 Don’t hate me!! Lol!

[@revsla]

I love gelatos but they definitely are not lightfast when used alone.. They fade in my sketchbook.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes Faber-Castel Claims they are. Mine haven’t faded on any of my pieces BUT I feel like they can’t be 😆 just too much of a craft product! I stilll love love love them nonetheless!!

[@lourdescarballo5117]

that tutorial was wontherful I WILL TRY WITH MY GELATO THANKS

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much, Lourdes! Have so much fun!

[@mindygeist7157]

Thank you so much! Faces are not easy for me,thanks for breaking it down👏👊☕️🍩

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so very welcome, Mindy!

[@iwanabfre]

just watching you blend... how about using wet wipes.. for those who have nicer hands than i do.. lol might be too wet?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yeah personally I don’t understand the wet wipe thing...I’m sorry!! I Blend with sry with my fingers as I don’t feel like they need any more liquid than that. Then I follow with the sealer using a foam brush and that is the perfect amount of moisture to blend them. There are chemicals in the wet wipes that I’m (personally) afraid will compromise their pigment qualities (as wipes themselves are cleaning agents) so I’d (personally) stick to only using art supplies to activate them like mediums like glossy or matte medium, mod podge, etc. but I do recognize that the baby wipes and gelatos is a big trend, but i find myself not on that bandwagon 🤷‍♀️ Then again if you’re just screwing around in your art journal; then who cares?!

[@dianneallen583]

The cons: in order to get bright colors you need a significant amount of water on your brush and watercolor paper or gelato. The price is much too high for such a limited media. Really not very good to use dry. Sorry I ever bought them.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I love them! But only use them dry.

[@gaylepreston2609]

Hi I love the layering process your project turns out beautifully just love your work.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay, thank you Gayle!

[@tinyfemaleshooter8756]

You have such fun art!! Love it!! Thanks for all your information

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Aww, thank you so much!!!

[@marciminnick-heard7328]

Love your style gal!!! Need that Hamburger Cheat Sheet and going to start from the beginning of your series!! Thanks for this!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay, thanks Marci! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@sheripalmer3192]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks, Sheri!

[@veystone2580]

I love your energy and enthusiasm. 🥰

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Vey! I appreciate that!

[@SAVED55S]

luv yr explanations & the way you demonstrate. yr awesome.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@DisplayofColor]

This was super helpful! I’ve been wanting to get these, but I’m thankful you stayed that about the metallics, because I was originally only going to get those. Now to do your process, I’m thankful you informed us that the Metallics of these won’t work with this process. So now, I will get the mattes plus metallics, as I want to use the metallics for my backgrounds in my coloring books. Thank you for always doing wonderful demos and all your explanations. 🙏🏻

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much for watching, I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@DisplayofColor]

@@KarenCampbellArtist you’re most welcome! I just did my very first sketch of my life using one of ur tutorial vids (well two, one is a face drawing one, the other a shading part 2 step for it). I’ll post it to my Instagram. I’m not understanding quite how to “tag” in it. Is there a way to tag u on Insta, that you can instruct me how, so u are given proper credit? I hope this is okay to ask, if not, my apologies. 🙏🏻😊

[@amyc4083]

Thank you for talking about how the different brands compare to gelatos!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so welcome, Amy!

[@karenhood8920]

Please send me your Hamburger cheetsheet. Your videos are great!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi Karen, thanks so very much! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@judithclarke4816]

Thanks for the cheat sheet. It will be a good, quick reminder of the process until it's built in.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much for watching, Judith! I hope this helps: awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@debbieinruskin8563]

Being a long time Awesome Art School student I can say that this lady is great in all aspects. Wonderful teacher that shares her talent. She has many books on Amazon and the one that I will pitch here is "How to draw and Find your style". Check it out. It's really great hearing her thoughts on Gelatos!!!! Thank you KAREN!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Awww, thank you for your sweet comment and compliments, Debbie 😘!!!

[@scubajenn5]

Pretty stinkin' cool! I'll have to check out more of your videos!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much, Jenny!

[@mymixedmediaobsession]

I would love to see what you do with the distress crayons!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Can you put this in writing and email to [e-mail]. That’s how I stay organized with all the wonderful ideas people send in. Then when I have a gap that I need to fill in I have a whole list curated for me!!

[@onabee85]

AWESOME Karen! TY. By the way, what black pen did you use to draw the faces on top of the paint? Can you ruin pens/markers when drawing staight on paint? I'd love to know what brand of pen you used! Thanks so much for all you do!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

That’s this! Pentel Pocket Brush Pen amzn.to/2JuVpmU You can draw on acrylics but just be careful! The paint has to be 1000% Dry. I do love to seal my acrylics first (like with Mod Podge) and then draw on top with Pitt pens and Posca Pens. You can learn more in Episode 7 of this series! Http://bit.ly/hamburgerseries

[@onabee85]

@@KarenCampbellArtist thank you so much!!!! So happy you responded!!! I'm ordering the pen now and I've been a member of both classes for some time now. So I understand the "hamburger". I guess the video confused me just a smidge and I was very curious about the pen so thank you very much!!!!!!

[@lindabadgley43]

Ordered book. Can’t wait to try

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much for the support, Linda!

[@iwanabfre]

for one second faces, they are awesome! ty..i got gelatos and was afraid to use them... no more!!! ty ty ty love this

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay, Ellen! I hope you have so much fun playing with them!

[@magereina]

i don't really have any new tips but I did enjoy watching yours!✨💖✨

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much, Jeanette!

[@lisamorales3914]

I've been using that trick also and it's the best!!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

It really is! Thanks for watching, Lisa!

[@wulfseig1864]

I haven't been able to find my creative bug lately and it's depressing. Guess what? My bug is at your house! I found her! Thanks for your videos. Love your channel. BTW, saw a thing about a hamburger cheat sheet, can I have one? Again, thanks for your channel and for holding my creative bug for me.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay, I'm so glad you found your bug! I was keeping it company! Thanks for watching, Jennifer, I hope you get back to creating super soon! awesomeartschool.lpages.co/mm-hamburger/

[@wulfseig1864]

I did. I drew and painted a flower. It's a start. Thanks for the link and encouraging words.

[@nancyloomis3046]

I started using my Gelatos more lately and have a new appreciation for them. They are so versatile and beautiful, and very enjoyable to use. I did an abstract layered gradation in greens with a bit of tan, and I’m here to tell you, I couldn’t have done much better with any other medium than what I did with Gelatos. And because they’re a solid, I was able to push down a little harder with some short circular strokes and create some gorgeous texture. (I plan to use this in digital reproduction.) If Faber-Castell would ever decide to make a professional version of Gelatos (still keeping this arts/crafts version) with lightfast rated pigments, (of course the price would shoot up a bunch) Gelatos would become a force to be reckoned with in the color medium art world.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I'm sure that was lovely, Nancy! That would be so amazing, a professional version! I would buy it for sure!

[@FrappsScraps]

Wow you make drawing faces look so easy!! Love gelatos- great shading- thanks so much for this

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay, thank you so very much!!!

[@kbunny1977]

love gelatos for smooth complexions made with colored pencils!!! easy to completely disguise streaks/ texture using gelatos smudged with fingers

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yessss, Kimberly!

[@Rleetuber]

Thanks Karen. I just got some Gelatos but now need some more of the colors that you featured.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching, Robin! Enjoy playing with them!

[@desireeyoung2814]

I use Stabilo Woodies for shading. They give such a soft, buttery look. I haven’t tried sealing them. Excited to try this with my Gelatos. Thank you!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh yes! I'm obsessed with my Stabilos. Just beware if sealing, they melt crazier than any watersoluble supply out there!!! (so fun! eeek!!!!)

[@midnitemoon577]

Love, love, love your painted girls! Thank you so much for this wonderful tip-packed lesson! 💖😊👍🏾🌺

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Nellie!!!

[@mixedupmargie]

Great idea! Too bad I can’t draw faces LOL 😆 😅

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Keep practicing, I know you can do it!!!

[@karma13612]

Which type mod podgr do you use for sealing; matte or gloss? Also, do you have any trouble with the Pitt pens after writing on top of the sealer? Do they dry up or are still wet for your next project? I found my sharpie markers dry up after writing on acrylic surfaces. The acrylic seals the marker making them useless after that. 😢

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hey Christina! I use both but usually Matte. I have absolutely no problem writing on the surface with the Pitt Pens, that’s my go to technique and gives me awesome results every time - but I definitely need to make sure the sealed layer is 100% dry before writing on it. You can check out video #7 in this series that shows you my exact process for using the pens over Mod Podge. I hope this helps! Http://bit.ly/hamburgerseries

[@karma13612]

@@KarenCampbellArtist thanks!!

[@maryfeltyartwork]

Love love love, thank you for sharing!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching, Mary! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hijordancee8291]

Hi, Karen Love, your art could you share the link for the skin color gelatos you have? I have been looking all over and could not find any!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I buy the pastel set from Amazon :)

[@hijordancee8291]

@@KarenCampbellArtist Thanks so much!!

[@deeman524]

So wait! You didn't use water at all?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Nope!

[@marthamurphy3913]

You are a great teacher! Thank you for an amazing, generous video!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so very welcome!!!

[@dlynard]

This was great. I can wait to try this and look at your other videos. Thank you

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy the other videos as well!