Winter Soft Pastel Demonstration - "Blue, Near and Far" Landscape by Bethany Fields

Hey everyone! I love to paint winter and today work on a small panoramic winter scene. Complete with a shady forest, snowy path, and sunlit fields. This one begins with an acrylic underpainting and moves on to pastel layers as the painting progresses. I hope you love it!
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[@tiffanylee7343]

Wow! This is so gorgeous, and you make it look so easy, but it's not. Do you offer any online classes?

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much! At this point no.... but plans are in process for lots of new things to happen. :) Thank you for asking and watching!

[@bubbeartist7710]

Or, workshops ? Or, Live Demos ? I would love to see you work - in person!

[@1953lucdebyser]

This is beautiful..thx Bethany for showing us .

[@brendancharlesfitzpatrick6660]

Love your Blue Near and far landscape Brendan

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much Brendan! :) I appreciate it!

[@josephmeir3597]

Hi Bethany! U R the best pastel artist. period.......... Jome

[@BethanyFields]

Oh You're sweet Joseph... There are many amazing pastelists. I'm so honored you think so! :)

[@tracypartridge-smith2264]

You should check out 'Unmask Art' for pastel scenes/portraits, real time. However for wild life pastel realistic paintings and real time check out Jason Morgan. Both excellent artist along with Bethany.

[@chrisodonnell7122]

A beautiful painting,see this kind of scene in Scotland a lot,very haunting and realistic,terrific stuff.

[@BethanyFields]

Chris thank you!! :)

[@felixpopolarzi84]

Pretty good winter path)

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@sttarch5150]

The pace is perfect. I have to speed up most vids from other painting instructors. Beautiful result, as usual. No disrespect to many of your "competitors", but there are a number of pastel and paint YT people who might be better served by finding another line of work.

[@BethanyFields]

Great! We all try our best!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Beautiful, I love this demo. Thank you. I love your paintings and your style.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much!

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Such beautiful work.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you very much!

[@a.-eu2uh]

Genius!!! Incredible talent

[@jeffboyce1]

Another beauty!!

[@BethanyFields]

Jeff, thank you!

[@daleshawn1910]

Amazing demonstration! I loved this even before pastels were added. You are truly gifted.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@sachrws]

amazing works

[@Coco2345ful]

I love to see more of your work!

[@Brontesister1]

So gifted!

[@pierrepomerol9375]

wow...!

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you!

[@chrissymurray1643]

Lovely artwork

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you so much Chrissy!

[@M.1-i6y]

New to your channel , its brilliant! I've just subscribed. Thank you.

[@BethanyFields]

So glad you're here! :)

[@harizo4180]

🌠💖❄🎄

[@더멀리]

아름다운 작품 잘 봤어요.. .. 음악도 좋구요

[@Lauzurique_fer]

😊

[@Bfdifan-j8x]

I know this video is a few years old, but can anyone tell me about the main color of blue used for the snow?

[@terrilynnstalvey1416]

Wow, awesome. Love the winter atmosphere. Using the ink is such a great technique. How did you apply? Love watching especially doingvsky holes. I love this. Thank you for sharing your process, learn more every time I watch one of these. 😀👏👏👏👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@BethanyFields]

I'm so glad you like watching these and are learning something Terri! I used a piece of cloth to apply the ink. :)

[@laurajackson5470]

Hi Bethany, love your technique with the under painting. I use pastel and then an alcohol wash but I like the texture you're getting with your "tool". What is that, a piece of burlap?

[@CGarteezt]

Yes, I have the same question :) Love your work, Bethany.. and thanks for sharing the video - good stuff! :)

[@BethanyFields]

Hi both of you! Thank you for watching! I use all kinds of different materials to apply my underpaintings. For this painting, I used a piece of old folded up canvas. :) Thank you for watching and for asking!! :)

[@lindamadin9022]

I love your work and enjoy your video demonstrations. If you are working from a reference photo I would find it helpful to see it.

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Linda! I didn't work from a photo reference for this but did use a thumbnail sketch. You can read more about that process here: www.bethanyfieldsblog.com/blog/bluenearandfar/

[@RT-we9rt]

You are a great instructor and your pastel paintings are inspiring. After watching your videos I want to try using soft pastels. However, I am afraid to do so because of the potential hazards of using soft pastels. Some state that one should not work with soft pastels unless one has a filtered air system in their studio, employs gloves and and a mask while painting, and entirely prevents exposure (including pets) to soft pastel dust. My "studio" is located in my bedroom and I also have a cat. Do you think my concerns about the potential dangers of using soft pastels are justified ?

[@bubbeartist7710]

Hello,What tool are you using to lay down the inks (under painting) ?I love your work !

[@BethanyFields]

Hello! Thank you! In this one, I'm using a folded piece of old canvas! Love how the fiber threads can simulate grass and branches. :)

[@bubbeartist7710]

Thank you, it IS a great technique!

[@tommialtea8880]

...non parlo la tua lingua ma ti seguo sempre, mi sono appassionato al pastello e ti chiedo quale prodotto o liquido usi per sciogliere il pastello sulla carta. Mi piace molto come interpreti quello che vedi!! Ti ringrazio per il tempo che mi dedichi.

[@BethanyFields]

È alcool isopropilico al 91% - grazie mille per le belle parole!

[@tommialtea8880]

@@BethanyFields ...grazie per la risposta al mio quesito...mi ha fatto molto piacere! proverò questa nuova tecnica; nuovamente grazie, ti farò sapere se e lo permetti.

[@Coco2345ful]

I love your work Bethany! Why don't I see you on KZbin anymore?

[@BethanyFields]

HI Dee! I've been taking a summer break! :) Hope to have more available this Fall! :D Thank you for asking!

[@Coco2345ful]

I can hardly wait!

[@poke_syrena425]

Can i use watercolor to do the under painting?

[@BethanyFields]

Yes! The water can buckle your paper so make sure you test it first!

[@poke_syrena425]

@@BethanyFields thanks

[@elenamonastyreva1989]

Hi Bethany What material do you use to lay down the acrylic ink on the paper? thank you

[@BethanyFields]

Sometimes I use brushes, crumpled up cloth or canvas, or sponges!

[@lindakriegel5552]

Beautiful work! May I ask the alcohol inks you use? Thank you. Also, I try to sign up for your blog but it says that I have too many attempts. I may have signed up but I don't receive anything. Could someone check and let me know. Thank you for your time.

[@BethanyFields]

Hi LInda! Here is a link to a list of some products I like to use: www.bethanyfieldsblog.com/alcoholvsacrylicink/ I will look for your subscription! I can add you to my email newsletter if you like? Thank you for letting me know and for being so supportive. I appreciate it!

[@suzypastel5206]

Bravo pour cette excellente démo j’aime beaucoup !!!!est ce sur du UART ,

[@carolferguson5467]

I would definitely take class if you offered them ? !

[@BethanyFields]

Thank you Carol! I am in the beginning stages of offering online classes. I will announce it in my newsletter and on my blog when it is ready....hopefully within the next few months! visit here to sign up for my newsletter: www.bethanyfieldsblog.com/newsletter/