Using Faber Castell Gelatos in Adult Coloring Books

[@GladysWard-j2d]

Lovely work! TYFS! Rather than pricey gelatos, I like using distress ink because I also use them in my junk journals and don’t have much storage space LOL. Look forward to seeing more from you. 😻

[@kellyweston2136]

I am going to try this. I have used gelatos right from the stick and it is smeared and uneven. Your trick seems to alleviate that. Thank you.

[@martamccool2740]

GelTos are wonderful for blending, marvelous

[@Mocha77793]

Good afternoon. I have watched this video twice. It is amazing. Your artwork is excellent. I love your instructions and techniques. I have the 33 piece gift set 2. I had it since 2020. Didn't know how to use them. Also, heard negative comments about them. So, I just placed them away in my art room. But, this year is a new beginning. I have all the tools: Ohulu Honolulu Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Faber-Castell Watercolor Pencils, NEOCOLOR II WATER SOLUBLE WAX PASTELS, Distress oxide inks and regular oxide inks and more. 😂 I am sure I will return to this video often. Thanks for sharing your talent with me. God bless you.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

What a lovely comment! I’m so glad you found the video helpful. I’ve put things aside myself, only to discover them Later and love them. Have fun and happy coloring!❤️❤️❤️

[@kimhemm1105]

Hi Karen😊 1st of all I want to tell you how gorgeous, beautiful, & stunning your work is. The hair you do looks real (3D). I admire your work so much! I am so happy I ran across this video as I had no idea you could do this with the gelatos. I'm just starting experimenting with backgrounds & this is a perfect way to use these VS with water. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us & doing these tutorials. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Kim!!! Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad you found this video helpful!! I use Gelatos now on almost all of my pages!!

[@shellycastille4991]

Wow! Gorgeous! I had a couple of gelatos laying in a drawer that came in a package set I picked up at Tuesday Morning (discount store) for the stencils in it. They rolled around in that drawer forever because I didn't know what to do with them. Not anymore! I had a hard time finding the translucent set, but scored a set on Etsy on sale! Now I have 2 more sets sitting in my Amazon cart. Thank you so much for your videos! I am completely hooked. 🤩

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Shelly! Those gelato’s are addictive!😂 I use them on most of the backgrounds. Oil pastels are my other go to for backgrounds. Have fun! I’m glad you are enjoying channel!❤️❤️❤️

[@bonniegeorge9700]

Thank you! This is a great video for using Gelatos and adding pencils for effect! Now I feel more confident tackling Gelatos.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’m so glad you found it helpful Bonnie!! ❤️

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Ohhh cool! This is beautiful! I am going to use this technique. Thanks for sharing! 🤗

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Glad you liked it Deb!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@desireebryant3658]

Love this for backgrounds which I struggle with. Kerning the neo 2 is taking me a bit of time. Will definately get a small set of these to play with as I struggle with smoothness in my backgrounds which is why I usually go for eyeshadows.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I absolutely love Gelatos Desirée. Another option in oil pastels and mineral spirits. I have several videos on here using them as well. You will find them in the “backgrounds” playlist.

[@desireebryant3658]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine thank you so much. I'll look into that as my hubby gave me a set of his oil pastels ge had when I first started coloring and I don't use them much.

[@joninay3947]

Thank you for this explanation regarding the right Brushes - I wanted so much to love these, but they sure don't work well with the spongy makeup tip applicators I tried. I ordered the brushes you suggested.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh I think you will so happy with the short bristles stencil brushes Joni!!

[@ellym279]

I am so glad that I watched this again. Now I can use my gelatoes. Thank you.💖

[@mandypoole6828]

Hi Karen. Had my granddaughter for a few days. Have'nt had time to do anything. I need these gelatos in my life. I love the Aqua colour. Not sure which set, although i think i will buy some each month. I saw the ladies comment, on your teaching skills. She was spot on. You are amazing. Lots of love sweetheart.xxx🙋❤💗❤

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Mandy!! Yes, the gelatos are amazing! I don’t you will be disappointed!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@showorchid72]

Beautifully done Karen👌🏼!I really have no creativity when it comes to backgrounds especially for portrait pictures which is something I hope to get better at. This has definitely given me some me inspiration.I love the colours you used here. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏼😊

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Sing !! I don’t think you necessarily need creativity for a background. What’s nice about these Gelatos is you can just use one color but it gives the picture than finishing touch. 😊

[@amberlesilencia3728]

I just started to watch and I can already tell, that this is super amazing! I'm instantly inspired to use those Gelato's too. I do have some, but only some shiny ones, but I think those soft pastel ones or let's say "normal" colors I think I would really enjoy! But I think this brush is really cool. I need to look for this kind of brush! Thank you for sharing! It is super super fun!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Amberle!! Yes, they are the bomb!! 😂 I searched Amazon and found a set of short brushes if you don’t have a Michaels near you. The link Is in the description if you want to check them out.

[@amberlesilencia3728]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine Thank you so much for the link, it is so helpful. Unfortunately they are not available on "my" Amazon. But I know now, what I'm looking for, to find the right size of the bristols. Because I think it is really the short bristols, that make it work and I hear you telling that in the video too. I'm listening, while searching for those brushes and every now and then, when you are happily amazed about the prettiness, I have to take a look! Really so much fun this video!

[@gisaac46]

I just received my gelatos today and your genius is inspiring.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Wow! Thank you Glenn!! Have fun with those Gelatos!! 😊

[@lindaclark3319]

wonderful learning video

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Linda! I’m glad you liked it!

[@hermajestyqueenmarcia]

excellent advice and beautiful background now I know how to use the gelatos I will use them a lot more and I can see how easy it is with the right tool I was using water and having a hard time getting enough color on there thank you so much

[@CandyTigs]

I just started coloring in adult coloring books, im so excited to try this... was trying to figure out nice way to fill in backgrounds.... thank you for sharing!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Cindy! Welcome to the hobby! We are all a bunch of enablers here so be prepared to constantly find products you can’t live without!! Lol!!!

[@CandyTigs]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine oh no... lol im already addicted to stamping and paper crafting... (my walls are bulging from all the stuff i bring home). thankfully i have a ton of color medias do to that... your coloring is amazing!!! I just found your videos tonight... im in awe!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@CandyTigs Thank you very much Candy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dahlingish]

Hello, YOU do very Beautiful work ! I can’t wait to try.! Though I did a couple of quick looks at your video listings, (trying to adjust to a newer tablet). Do you have any videos on how to shade with prisms pencils ? I love how you shaded these ladies skin tone, hair, etc.. I’ve worked with Prisma pencils but cannot achieve this level of shading. As well where would I find such lovely pictures/images to work on ? Thank you, I’m looking forward to watching many more of your videos !

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I don’t know how I missed your lovely comment! I’m so sorry! Most of my videos are real time colorings. I have a whole playlist just for coloring skin tones and most of them are using Prismacolor pencils. The most recent ones are all my own work and the links to my Etsy shop are in the description box or in the “about me” section of my channel. Happy coloring!!❤️❤️❤️

[@terrieblazek1834]

Best video I have seen in using the Gelatos for background. You coloring is so elegant it elevates the drawing to a new level. You are an inspiration to me...!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Awww, thank you Terrie! 🥰 You made my night!!

[@Funtime-kx5rx]

Thank you so much for this. This will be my go to method for shading back grounds in my coloring books. I'm new at all this, and you are a great help.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

You are so welcome!! It makes me happy that I could help. Since finding the Gelatos I rarely use anything else! I have lots of videos where I use them in my “backgrounds “ playlist.

[@Funtime-kx5rx]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine I subscribed so I will be checking them out. Thank you for your time and energy and helping to educate new enthusiasts!! In this day and age these are the things that keep us from losing our minds!! Cheers.

[@lindaruschmeyer5298]

OMG!! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing your gifts.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Linda!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sandrapawula4075]

Thanks! Great demonstration. And your coloring is beautiful!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Sandra! I’m so glad you liked it! I have lots more videos where I use the Gelatos in my “ Backgrounds “ playlist. ❤️😊❤️

[@stacyg8847]

Beautiful art work! And great tips. I'm new to gelatos and will be trying your tips. Peace.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Glad you found it helpful Stacy! There are tons of pages in the playlist “Backgrounds “ where I use the Gelatos as well. ❤️

[@carmensalazar9578]

Beautiful!

[@jackiekonrad859]

That hair is just gorgeous 😍

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Jackie!!❤️❤️❤️

[@PursuingHeaven]

I just got a bunch of these as well as the recollections both which were on clearance at Michaels. Glad you did this. Didn't realize you could use them without water

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Yes! I actually prefer them that way!! No wrinkled paper!!😁

[@laurahurst1960]

Beautiful work

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you very much Laura!!🥰

[@telenearoberto4997]

You are so talented. Wow!!💕

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

You are very kind Telenea!! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@joycegerritsenvandongen1168]

Hi dear Karen, was looking for a good tutorial with the gelatos. And then i found you!! 🥰🥰 such a fantastic tutorial. Loved watching you colour with them. Hugs ❤

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Joyce!! Thank you! They have become my favorite media for backgrounds!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KeniDiane]

Hi Karen, ❤️🥰. How exciting, I just sat down with my coffee lol.

[@marjaraaijmakers9785]

its so beautiful your work and I have these gelatos but in amazone n.l. I am from the netherlands are that short bristle brush not for sale

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Marja! Are you able to get the old style toothbrushes? The kind that are flat across the bristles. Those should work too. The long bristle brushes bend too much. Or can just use your fingers.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Hi Karen! Looking forward to watching! I love my Gelatos.

[@ellym279]

I definitely want to get the these colors. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Happy coloring Elly!!❤️

[@KeniDiane]

Karen ❤️🥰. You work so beautifully with these Gelatos, I am so happy you found these brushes so you can really use the Gelatos to their fullest potential, Thank you for a another video, I got so excited when I saw it! Your picture is stunning, I want to see more of the dark skin girl, she is gorgeous!! Have a blessed weekend, I hope you don’t have to work. ❤️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Keni!! She was a test page from Nocturnes. I will post that page soon!!❤️❤️❤️

[@tappy6080]

Thank you Karen I have these, but they lie unused in a drawer as I have only seen them used by smudging with fingers which does not give a lot of control - the little stencil brush does a great job so I'm off to the shops 😁 picture is stunning btw 🤗

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Tappy!! I think the key is those short bristles! I hope you find some! 😊

[@edeez1975]

Very good ..thanks for sharing

[@annieweisbeck5922]

LOL Espresso! Did I laugh :) And you said "Oy yoi yoi!" which my German Grandma used to say! Oh my, those gelatos are amazing. I can see why you are giddy and I'm going to look into getting some. Karen, you are such a good teacher -- I don't know if you realize it. Such a simple, straight forward presentation. It's obvious you love coloring and want to share that love. Many thanks!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Dearest Annie, I am so grateful for your love and support!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@robynbroderick6822]

Thankyou for a wonderful tutorial. Your work is beautiful❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Robyn! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariescolorfullife7606]

I have a few gelatos which i rarely use. You inspired me :) just fyi i didnt have a short bristled stencil brush but found i could get a pretty good effect with finger dauber. Anybody out there that has those they work too :)

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Marie! That’s good to know!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@marcwheeler4406]

Can you use these over watercolor I know you can use gelato over acrylic...I'm just learning about this product as I've struggled with backgrounds with watercolor and I was going to put derwert inktense blocks on a want wish list to save up for I'm not sure which to buy as I'm limited on my art products space and budget but i saw your video and I like the idea of buying also the short bristle brushes instead of using my fingers as I'm limited mobility with hands on my bad days. This artwork and colors reminds me of my grandmother's art during the early forties and fifties......mikelle just a art mom learning new products ..thru grace kindness of other artist...many art blessings to you...

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

The thing I like about the Gelatos is that you can use them either dry or wet. That makes them very versatile. They can be used over watercolors if used dry. If you use water it will reactivate the watercolors. Inktense blocks are lovely and the colors will be much more rich and vibrant but they must be used with water. I hope that answers your questions. ❤️❤️❤️

[@LouLou-dk9ye]

Thank you so much for sharing, this is great 😊 I’ve just ordered some 👏❤️ the picture is stunning 😍

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh I hope you like them Lou Lou! I’ve been having trouble finding a new reasonably priced source for the short bristle brushes. They are out of stock on Amazon and have been for a while. Did you find some?

[@LouLou-dk9ye]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine I ordered stencil brushes, I hope they’re the right ones I will let you know ❤️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@LouLou-dk9ye If they are regular stencil brushes, they will probably not work as the bristles are too long. There is a link for the ones I use in the description box. You can look at the picture and see the length that works best. 😊

[@LouLou-dk9ye]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine oh ok thank you 😊

[@norinemueller4588]

Just beautiful thank you

[@sharonferrera9049]

Thank you so much i have watch a few people showing how to use gelato and it looked like a big mess. Your is the best demo , again thank you ....beautiful work

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you very much Sharon! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I think those short bristle stencil brushes make all the difference!😀

[@sharonferrera9049]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine I just ordered some. Again you did an awesome demo. Can’t wait till the brushes get here. I got lucky when I was at Michaels and found the faber castell gelato on clearance for five dollars for for a pack of 12

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@sharonferrera9049 Wow! Lucky you! I had heard that they were on clearance in some Michaels, have not found any in stores near me. Enjoy playing with them!!❤️

[@yarnhog]

Karen, I'm so glad you did this video on Gelatos. I actually bought a set from Amazon several months ago because they were so much less expensive than Neocolor II. I tried to use 2 colors but they looked terrible so I sent them back. Now after watching your video, I'm going to buy them again. Thank you! BTW, I think you may be coloring outside in the sun. LOL! You have such a dark tan on your hands and arms.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Yes!! Go buy them back!! For me, it’s all about that short bristle stencil brush. It works wonders!!! As far as my tan... I’m not sure if it’s just video or not, but living in Arizona is probably a contributing factor!! 😂

[@susanparkhouse8284]

Hi Karen. Thanks for sending me your link. I’ve now subscribed to your channel. Could I just ask a question? I bought the TBC silky crayons 36 which is a cheaper alternative to gelatos. They have a very good colour bank , but I wanted to supplement them with a small set of gelatos. What pack would you suggest? I was thinking either metallic or iridescent ? Thanks!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Susan! I think if it were me I would choose the Iridescent set. (There are 2) or if you can swing it, the Dolce gift set 2 has some wonderful colors.

[@susanparkhouse8284]

Thanks. I was looking at the Dolce gift set. It’s not available here in Uk at the moment. But I’ll keep a look out!

[@cvharried3572]

Beautiful

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@tracywoods8731]

What a beautiful background with the gelatos

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Tracy! I’m really obsessed with them!!❤️❤️❤️

[@AndeLikeTheMint]

Can you color over the gelatos with prismacolors if you blend the gelatos dry?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’ve had good luck doing that Anne. 😊

[@carolannimal1014]

love this project and your talent...I want to get those brushes but you did not mention the maker. I searched everywhere by just googling stipple brushes, but got nowhere. Would it be possible to reply with maker.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Carolann! I always put links to my supplies in the description box under the video. Just look for short bristle stencil brushes in that description and it will take you to the brushes on Amazon. 😊

[@moryemme7254]

Beautiful work with the Gelatos! Thank you for this lovely presentation. I have a few of those, I should really try them! ❤️ from Morena

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Morena!!! So nice to see you here!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@alp3254]

Karen, I love your tutorial. The blending was awesome. The brush was a great. I’ve never seen anyone use one. Got to get one or two. Awhile ago I bought a set of gelatos and have never used them. I’ve need to find them so I can see how it goes. I need to start swatching. We’re did you find your page? I’ve learned a lot. Thank you.😊

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Arlene! I’m so glad you liked it. 😊 The page came from Mariola Budek Etsy store. (Sorry I forgot to link it) The best brushes I found came from Amazon. There is a link in the description box below the video. Most stencil brushes are just too long and bendy. I have several other videos using the gelatos for backgrounds. There is a whole plush just for backgrounds to make them easier to find. Happy coloring!!❤️❤️❤️

[@LEAHMARIEMONKEY]

I know you showed the black handled brushes, but what are the name of the short haired brushes you actually use? I'm struggling to find them.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Sorry Leah! I could have sworn they were in the description. Here’s my link. amzn.to/3VKT9Ml

[@LEAHMARIEMONKEY]

​@ArtbyKarenValentine those are listed but the ones you are using have a longer handle and the brushes seem shorter, and smaller or am I mistaken?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@LEAHMARIEMONKEY the ones I used in the video are crap Leah. The bristles fall out. But they aren’t any shorter. The black handles ones are excellent and the only ones I use now

[@LEAHMARIEMONKEY]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine lol, ok then I'm set, thank you.

[@neecywatson8250]

New subscriber. Love watching. I am going to order those. Where did you get that stiff bristle brush? Beautiful Artwork!!!!!❤️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Nancy! There are always links to the supplies I used in the description box below the video. I can’t guarantee things are in stock though as these are older videos. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn]

what was your mix for the hair. Its fab !

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Sherry! I can’t remember the combo it was such a long time ago. But I’m sure you can get a similar look by using Polychromos Crean, Bistre, walnut Brown, sepia and black. There are several videos here where I use that combo.

[@RainChains4Less]

Karen, have you ever tried these brushes with distress inks? Thanks for sharing. BEAUTIFUL!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I haven’t Rain! Maybe I should!!! 😀

[@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn]

i have a tool similiar to that will have to give that a go

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I hope it works for you Sherry!!❤️

[@angiecortes800]

Karen, I love how you colored this picture. Will there be a video of this coloring? Thanks for all your hard work in teaching us to take out our art supplies and using them for different effects. I have had gelatos for a while and didn't think to use them like this. :)

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Angie!! Unfortunately no full color along on this one. I had it sitting unfinished for quite some time when I realized it would be perfect to show how I use the Gelatos. I will be doing a different Mariola Budek image soon though. ❤️❤️❤️

[@angiecortes800]

Coloring Art by Karen Valentine I especially loved the hair colors you used. Thanks.

[@angiecortes800]

Do you remember by chance what colors you used for the hair? Thanks in advance.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Yes I do Angie, thankfully I wrote it down! It was Prismacolor Beige, light umber, espresso and a warm black like Schpirerr Farben or Polychromos.

[@angiecortes800]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine thank you so much. I will attempt this combo. I am very new to coloring only started this Spring. So I hope I can do her justice. lol

[@mistysharman8604]

Wow! You are so very talented! I’m so glad to have discovered your channel. Already subscribed so I don’t miss out on anything. I know you gave the name of the artist who drew the bird picture, but where can I find the the first picture? That one is beautiful as well

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Misty! I’m so glad you like the channel, and thank you for subscribing!! The first picture came from the book Nocturnes by Anastasia Elly Koldareva. It can be purchased on Etsy. 😊

[@blankmission5369]

May I ask what type of plate or board that is that your using or putting the gelatos on? And do you wash it? Thank you. I'm new to your channel and I'm can't wait too watch so many of your videos. Awesome tutorials and beautiful creations!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Absolutely! It’s this one! amzn.to/3pTAwWv. I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oops! I forgot. Yes, both the palette and the brushes wash with water. 😊

[@blankmission5369]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine Thank you so much. Looks like I'll be buying more art supplies this week.. love the brushes and gelatos. So very very beautiful. Hard to know which set I will get first. As usual i want them all and want them now. Lol. Thanks again.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@blankmission5369 oh gosh, I can soooo relate with that! 😂

[@ellym279]

Do you have these on a color along videos? I just love your coloring. 🌹🌺

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I have several color along videos where I use the Gelatos for the background. If you look at the “backgrounds “ playlist you should be able to find which pages I use them on. 😊

[@annprince5298]

Please are you using the brush wet or dry or using the brush like a smudger the backgrounds are beautiful thank you.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Ann! The brushes are used dry with just the gelato pigment on them. 😊

[@fa3ryg1rl1]

I hated the gelatos but now I think I need those brushes, wow! Michaels has them open stock and with a coupon it's $1 and change per one!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Run!!! Go get them! They are not the best brushes. They start falling apart over time, but for that price it’s worth it. 😊

[@fa3ryg1rl1]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine I just realized I was not clear at all with my comment. I meant the gelatos not the brushes 🙈

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh! Lol. Yes. I had heard that. I did not get that lucky. I checked all the Michaels in my area as soon as I had heard that but to no avail. 😥

[@fa3ryg1rl1]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine I ordered online, I had to get this blue you used. It's perfect! Thank you for your lovely videos! :)

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@fa3ryg1rl1 I’m so glad you like them Sheila! Happy coloring!!❤️❤️❤️

[@alexandraemrick2799]

Hi Karen, I just discovered this older video of yours. I've learned so much from you, so I just wanted to give something back in case you didn't know: Jo Ann Fabrics sells Gelatos open stock for $2.85 each.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oooh! That’s good to know! In store, or just online???❤️❤️❤️

[@alexandraemrick2799]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine My local store has a really poor selection, but they are available online. Now you don't have to buy an entire set to get that one color!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@alexandraemrick2799 Blick sells open stock too. They just don’t carry all the colors. I image Joanne doesn’t either. But I’m going over there to check what they DO have!!😂

[@alexandraemrick2799]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine LOL I didn't know that Blick sold it open stock, so thanks!

[@ellym279]

Karen. I am trying to find a picture of you. Where can I find it? 💖

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Elly. If you go to my IG account and scroll down there is photo of me in the center of a 9 square collage of some of my animal art. (@artbykarenvalentine)

[@Adeline9418]

Just found you. New sub!! I'll be getting King art gel crayons as I can't afford FC.

[@bolshoibooze85]

Can we do this with caran d arche ?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’m not sure I understand the question Marie. What Caran D Ache product are you referring too?

[@bolshoibooze85]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine neocolor II ☺️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@bolshoibooze85 lol. I’m such a dummy. Neocolor II’s are much harder and more crayon like. The Gelatos are soft and creamy. Almost like a lip balm. Neos can be used but it takes a lot more work. Heat will help soften them.

[@bolshoibooze85]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine thanks!! I’ll buy the gelatos!! 😁👩🏼‍🎨

[@specialk8927]

I didn’t see the part where you placed it on the white surface did you add water to it

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

No. No water needed. That’s what I love about them. I have lots of newer videos where I use them on coloring pages in the “backgrounds” playlist.

[@susanneziebarth8379]

Could you do right on the page instead of using the separate sheet?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh, you mean instead of using a mixing palette? I suppose you could, but because the paper is porous I don’t think you will get as smooth if a blend. I think you would see the swirly marks that you first get when putting it strait on to the paper.

[@bellasmum2025]

Hi Karen, I have been given some gelatos and want to get some stencilling brushes like you have to use with them. I have been looking online and I don’t know if there are different types of brush. Are they all the same? I don’t want to spend a lot of money if a cheap stencilling brush will do the job. (Love the video, learnt lots, thankyou so much.)

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Dee!! The important thing is is the length of the bristles. There is a link in the description box to a set on Amazon US where you can see the length I recommend. Longer bristle brushes will bend and be difficult to use. If you are in the US, Michaels carries the set I use, but I am finding over the time the bristles are coming out. Not a big deal because they are pretty cheap and easily replaced, but I am going to purchase the set I spoke of on Amazon.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh, and I’m so happy you enjoyed the video!! Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@bellasmum2025]

Thanks for replying so quickly. I’m in the United Kingdom so I will have to try and find some here. I’m so glad I found your channel!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@bellasmum2025 These are the closest thing I could find in the UK. amzn.to/346LMFK

[@bellasmum2025]

Thank you so much Karen. I spent a lot of time yesterday checking the brushes out but they all looked the same in the pictures so I couldn’t tell if they had short stumpy bristles or longer ones! You have saved me a lot of money! ❤️

[@marilynperez-martinez6769]

I'm still watching your video but thought of a Q that has not been answered yet. Do you have to set the background. For example using a Fixative like one would with pastels.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I do not believe so Marilyn. I have not experienced any color transfer once the Gelatos are rubbed into the paper and have dried.

[@kathymcmanus1425]

Ive thought of trying these. Which set would you recommend to get if you wanted to see if you like them?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

The Dolce Gift set II has a large variety and many colors from all the other sets. 😊

[@kathymcmanus1425]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine thanks

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@kathymcmanus1425 You are very welcome. If you don’t mind, I would really appreciate it if you would follow the affiliate link in the description box if you are going to purchase from Amazon. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathymcmanus1425]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine no problem. Will do

[@bubbleofcoloring]

Hi Karen, I thought I remembered you had a video of your pdf’s you had or you searched for images on Etsy. I just can’t find the damn thing 😂 Can you help?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I think it was only my complete coloring pages videos. ❤️❤️❤️

[@danschmith5957]

Thank you Karen for this video ❤️ I have been dying for someone to do this picture in a colour along??? Please tell me your doing this 😬😬 pan pastels dark skin tone?? 😜love your channel 👏👏💖❤️Tanya x

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’m practicing as we speak! Thank you so much TNya!!❤️❤️❤️ The problem is I’m getting somewhat inconsistent results. So I really want to get it down before I put it out there for the world to see!!😊

[@sabrinaincolors]

Did you use water for gelatos?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Sabrina. No I do not use water. The short bristle brushes move the pigment around very well and I don’t like the way water buckles the paper. 😃

[@sabrinaincolors]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine thank you!

[@irmaweijermars8530]

With paper do you print it on ?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@irmaweijermars8530 I use several different papers Irma. And honestly I can’t remember which I used as this video is several years old. But I have used the gelatos with all of them, and they work equally well.

[@jackiehazlett7805]

You are good!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you very much Jackie!🥰❤️🥰

[@imigrantelegal1998]

Wowwww. O m g......

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’m glad you liked it!😀

[@euvid1]

I don’t see in your list what the name of the book is. It would be nice if you listed it and gave the artist credit for drawing it.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi David. I did say in the video who the artist is. you must have missed that. I am always very diligent at giving credit to the artist. If I failed to put her name in the description on this one video, I am sorry.

[@euvid1]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine would yo please add it to the reply. Thanks. as I would think others would like it as well.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Certainly 😊

[@tugaroocrab]

You’re not showing what your’e doing on your scratch pad. Do you put a dab of gelato on the paper to mix?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

It’s the Caran D’Ache palette. I rub the gelato on it to get the product off the stick and then I pick it up with the short bristle stencil brush.

[@jadai4216]

😍😍😍😍😍💞

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Janis!❤️❤️❤️

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

New subscriber here. Looking for beautiful women to color and not fairies and witches that everyone seems to be doing. Your work looks great.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Horse Woman!! I’m happy you like what you’ve seen. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for subscribing!!

[@ellym279]

Karen, she is so beautiful.

[@natashat2702]

What a beautiful lady

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Natasha. ❤️ Mariola Budek really does draw some beautiful images.