Comments on: How To Make Changes in Pastel – My Approach https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/ Info, opinion, and training on how to pastel with artist Gail Sibley BFA, MA Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:47:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59226 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:47:44 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59226 In reply to Kim Kirschbaum.

Thanks Kim!
I didn’t know either! I’m glad that there’s such a day. Not that we forget our beloved companions but I like that a special day brings our full awareness into play.

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59225 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:46:17 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59225 In reply to Paula Davis.

Yay Paula!!
It’s difficult to draw/paint something well without a good understanding especially when you can no longer see the subject in real life ie in three dimensions!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59224 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:44:36 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59224 In reply to Susan HG.

Thanks Susan!
And yes, a light touch is KEY!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59223 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:44:13 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59223 In reply to Sharon Nyenhuis.

Super to hear Sharon!!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59211 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:10:38 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59211 In reply to Tamara.

You are so welcome Tamara! Your comment did make me smile!

]]> By: Tamara https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59210 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:22:44 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59210 Thank you for sharing your process and how you worked through problems.
And especially for sharing a “what in the world is going on THERE?” moment.

The finished painting really captures the bond between dog and owner and I’m glad your sister and brother-in-law were happy with it.

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59208 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:45:38 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59208 ]]> In reply to Marie-Hélène.

Awww thanks a lot Marie-Hélène! I really love hearing that my blog posts are helpful…and reassuring 🙃

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59207 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:44:29 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59207 In reply to Susan.

Hellooooooo Susan!! Thank you for commenting – it really fills me up so please feel free to comment whenever you are moved to say something!
And thanks for your kind appreciation. I was delighted when my sister was okay going for this version rather than a traditional full portrait of Hatchet.

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59206 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:42:58 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59206 In reply to Sonny.

Glad you liked it Sonny. And just to not, I didn’t erase the first attempt – I merely smudged it lightly.
I can’t confirm about Pastelmat but certainly you can wet and brush a number of sanded papers…like UART paper which is the paper I primarily use at the moment.

]]> By: Marie-Hélène https://www.howtopastel.com/2024/07/how-to-make-changes-in-pastel-my-approach/#comment-59189 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:43:28 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=30608#comment-59189 Great blog Gail.
I love your subjects and it helps me so much, Especially all your different steps so constructive and so reassuring too.
I realize that I have the same doubts. I loved when you said that you thought it was ugly at first!
That’s right with me.
Many thanks for sharing so much !
I so learn !
Marie

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