Thank you! I'm so in love with that pencil case. I have tried to find another one like it but have never been able to anywhere. When I bought it, I had no idea what I'd ever put in it, but bought it anyway because I fell in love with it. It stands out and shines much more than shows on video. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks soooooo much for all the info---I have wondered for ages just how in the world you and other artists produced such great backgrounds. And now I know!! Thank you! So.........I moved down your list with great gusto and purchased the Mungyo pastels, the Faber Castell Gelato Pastels, the Fixative, some sponge applicators--and a Hanna Karlzon coloring book!! The Jane Hankins 2 adorable books would have made me very happy, too---but they are unavailable and require you filling out a form with information , so they can contact you. It's all very vague?? But--anyway---I am now so very excited at the thought of diving into the skies and other backgrounds! I think they will make a real difference in giving my drawings that 'final finish!' I am about to look into your Facebook tutorials, as well! Thanks again for all you do to help us beginners move on!! Lynn in NYC
Hello Pamela. I just found you a couple of weeks ago and have been on a binge watching your videos. And yes, I did subscribe. They are great and informative. I am new to adult coloring, and I want to learn how to do backgrounds. I have been leaving them white, and the pages look so naked. I will be watching your whole background Playlist. 😊 Thanks for sharing your gifts.
Thanks for the great video! I did just want to point out that at 13:00, you stated Magical Dawn was Hannah Lynn, but it should be Karlzon if I am not mistaken. Just thought you might want to put a note up 😉
I just love Jane F Hankins books! Such lovely whimsical creations on fantastic paper to try other mediums on it. Thankfully I'm doing her books justice w my practicing techniques & mediums.
What pencil case do you keep your inktense pencils in? I want to be able to take pencils on trip without taking tin. I doubt the pencils would survive in tin in a suitcase.
Btw..love a yr very informative tutorials! Fairly a newbie in coloring but I did start w JB books in 2015 put aside coloring since then bc adult life got in the way. But w the pandemic I got back into it bc there are sooo many lovely ppl like you that give such great tutorials 😘
I only use chalk pastels for large area backgrounds. I can’t afford anything else. I used hairspray as a fixative originally, which worked fine but haven’t bothered with fixing backgrounds recently and haven’t had any problems with it coming off or moving around.
Girl, one look at what you did in Hannah Lynn's magical dawn sent me searching. Obviously I didn't find that book lol. If you know you know. Great video as usual.
QUESTION Thanks for sharing your talent. I have a question about the link to the paper you prefer. The link automatically opens to 80# but there are different weights. Is the 80# paper what you prefer?
If you’re referring to the Springhill paper, then yes it’s the 80 pound paper that I prefer. If you like paper that is a little less toothy and don’t like to spend as much time layering, then I would go with the 67 lb.
Thank you for sharing those beautiful ideas! I was trying to look for good fixatives to use for my pastel backgrounds since this is the medium I use the most. I could never attempt a pencil background, I just don't understand how other artists have the stamina to do it; especially if it's a double-page spread from one of Johanna's books if I did attempt that my hand would be aching XD. I just have a question, when I spray the fixative, what happens if I accidentally sprayed it on my coloured pencil areas? I'm kind of nervous to try it on my pages. Should I spray it only on areas with pastel on it?
It’s okay to spray over your colored pencils too. It will just set it. You can use it over the entire colored pages. I would only use it outside and then let your page dry. It smells horrible.
Make sure to spray lightly. Any be careful if you have watercolour mediums on the page. Spraying over colour pencil is fine, It helps stop transfer of pencil to other pages too which is great.
@@PamelasPassionforPencils Thanks you! I'll definitely keep trying to look for it online since I can't find it on amazon sadly. I love using pastels, so far they are the easiest medium I use and the mungyo pastels are just so pretty!
Dang it woman! You're making me jelly! Lol all of those beautiful colored pages you've done with all of those mediums. And that pouch! I want it. Where did you get it at?
@@PamelasPassionforPencils Yes, eye shadows work great for backgrounds! I've used a really dark, deep blue for a stormy sky effect and bought a single Maybelline smoky, greyish-black for dark stormy skies as well.
You'll probably curse me for making you want the PanPastels even more, but they are a completely different medium from "chalk" pastels because they seem to contain some kind of binder! I have done drawings on Strathmore Toned Gray paper where I really worked black PanPastel into the paper and then used Prismacolors over them without any fixing at all! This would not be possible without a binding agent. And to add to the mystery: PanPastels kind of blend together with Polychromos and Pablos... The company is very secretive about what makes them have all these qualities. Where are the artists with science oriented day jobs when you need them? :D Another unique quality is that they can be mixed right in the pan. I simply swipe across multiple pans, mix the color on a piece of printer paper and if it's the color I wanted I go to apply it. You absolutely do not need an abundance of colors because they mix so well. Do yourself a favor and try them!
I know how you feel ,but if it’s any help I am very new to adult colouring and even though I make a lot of mistakes with my backgrounds I stay positive and work towards improving my technique. I am going to try buying some books with smaller pages so that it’s not such a large area to work on and hopefully that will help, maybe that might be useful for you as well? 😊
I'm a beginning colorist and have always been very intimidated to even try backgrounds, thank you for this.
Thank you for the lengths you go to, to help and enable us all. Just wanted you to know how much I’m sure we all appreciate what you do.
This is so sweet. Thank you! Happy Coloring! ♥️
The woman with the tattoo you done an awesome job... beautiful ❤️
Thank you. There is a Color Along on my channel for that one with tutorials. 😀
What coloring book is that from?
@@bobdude2999 Mariola Budeks Etsy shop
Thanks for all the different options and price point for the background.
Amazing ideas ❤❤❤
I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Thankyou just got the book in love I’ve not done grey scale so going to watch some move of your videos xx looking farward to next one 😊xxwendy X
Thank you Pamela for sharing your pages and the pastels colors.
Thanks Pamela for doing this video, background is something that takes me forever to decide on so I appreciate you doing this!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Happy Coloring!
These are great ideas, thanks, Pamela. And I love that iridescent scaly pencil case!
Thank you! I'm so in love with that pencil case. I have tried to find another one like it but have never been able to anywhere. When I bought it, I had no idea what I'd ever put in it, but bought it anyway because I fell in love with it. It stands out and shines much more than shows on video. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks soooooo much for all the info---I have wondered for ages just how in the world you and other artists produced such great backgrounds. And now I know!! Thank you! So.........I moved down your list with great gusto and purchased the Mungyo pastels, the Faber Castell Gelato Pastels, the Fixative, some sponge applicators--and a Hanna Karlzon coloring book!! The Jane Hankins 2 adorable books would have made me very happy, too---but they are unavailable and require you filling out a form with information , so they can contact you. It's all very vague?? But--anyway---I am now so very excited at the thought of diving into the skies and other backgrounds! I think they will make a real difference in giving my drawings that 'final finish!' I am about to look into your Facebook tutorials, as well! Thanks again for all you do to help us beginners move on!! Lynn in NYC
Great background ideas! Thanks for sharing! 🧜♀️
Thank you, this really helps
Glad it helped!
Hello Pamela. I just found you a couple of weeks ago and have been on a binge watching your videos. And yes, I did subscribe.
They are great and informative. I am new to adult coloring, and I want to learn how to do backgrounds. I have been leaving them white, and the pages look so naked. I will be watching your whole background Playlist. 😊
Thanks for sharing your gifts.
This was very interesting thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the great video! I did just want to point out that at 13:00, you stated Magical Dawn was Hannah Lynn, but it should be Karlzon if I am not mistaken. Just thought you might want to put a note up 😉
I'd like to see how to color a metallic background
I absolutely love your videos!
Thank you 😊
I just love Jane F Hankins books! Such lovely whimsical creations on fantastic paper to try other mediums on it. Thankfully I'm doing her books justice w my practicing techniques & mediums.
Love the Background Page Art Supplies 🌷
What pencil case do you keep your inktense pencils in? I want to be able to take pencils on trip without taking tin. I doubt the pencils would survive in tin in a suitcase.
This is the pencil case I have my Inktense in amzn.to/405tHD3
Btw..love a yr very informative tutorials! Fairly a newbie in coloring but I did start w JB books in 2015 put aside coloring since then bc adult life got in the way. But w the pandemic I got back into it bc there are sooo many lovely ppl like you that give such great tutorials 😘
P>S> Where would I find the Derwent Ink brushes you mentioned?? Lynn xx
This is an older video but I think I may had been referring to these water brushes amzn.to/3rpEwDD
Thanks-!@@PamelasPassionforPencils
New Subbie. Loving your beginner playlist. ❤
Welcome!!
The Mungyo look like my level at the moment. Have you ever used oil pastels or are they just like crayons?
Thank you for this video Pamela. The Mungyo are my favorite stick pastel but nothing beats Pan Pastels lol.
Oh goodness! I’m sure you’re right. I need to get some very soon.
I only use chalk pastels for large area backgrounds. I can’t afford anything else. I used hairspray as a fixative originally, which worked fine but haven’t bothered with fixing backgrounds recently and haven’t had any problems with it coming off or moving around.
Girl, one look at what you did in Hannah Lynn's magical dawn sent me searching. Obviously I didn't find that book lol. If you know you know. Great video as usual.
The artist is Hannah Karlson. ✌️
QUESTION
Thanks for sharing your talent. I have a question about the link to the paper you prefer. The link automatically opens to 80# but there are different weights. Is the 80# paper what you prefer?
If you’re referring to the Springhill paper, then yes it’s the 80 pound paper that I prefer. If you like paper that is a little less toothy and don’t like to spend as much time layering, then I would go with the 67 lb.
Thanks😊
Thank you for sharing those beautiful ideas! I was trying to look for good fixatives to use for my pastel backgrounds since this is the medium I use the most. I could never attempt a pencil background, I just don't understand how other artists have the stamina to do it; especially if it's a double-page spread from one of Johanna's books if I did attempt that my hand would be aching XD.
I just have a question, when I spray the fixative, what happens if I accidentally sprayed it on my coloured pencil areas? I'm kind of nervous to try it on my pages. Should I spray it only on areas with pastel on it?
It’s okay to spray over your colored pencils too. It will just set it. You can use it over the entire colored pages. I would only use it outside and then let your page dry. It smells horrible.
Make sure to spray lightly. Any be careful if you have watercolour mediums on the page. Spraying over colour pencil is fine, It helps stop transfer of pencil to other pages too which is great.
@@jicolourist Thank you for the tip! I'll keep this in mind!
@@PamelasPassionforPencils Thanks you! I'll definitely keep trying to look for it online since I can't find it on amazon sadly. I love using pastels, so far they are the easiest medium I use and the mungyo pastels are just so pretty!
Dang it woman! You're making me jelly! Lol all of those beautiful colored pages you've done with all of those mediums. And that pouch! I want it. Where did you get it at?
Hi Christina! The pouch is from Walmart, but it was a long time ago (probably a couple years now).
@@PamelasPassionforPencils oh dang. That long?! Must be a very good pouch lolol
Wish I could get some of these items right now but I’m low on funds
You can always go back later to add a background if you want. I have done that when I am saving for something.
If you have any eye shadow palettes you can use them just as you would use pastels. You can get eye shadow at the Dollar Tree and it works well.
@@PamelasPassionforPencils Yes, eye shadows work great for backgrounds! I've used a really dark, deep blue for a stormy sky effect and bought a single Maybelline smoky, greyish-black for dark stormy skies as well.
Can eye shadow be used for backgrounds? I have pallets of every hue and color and don’t want to give it or throw it away?????????
Yes treat them like a pastel and use a light coat of fixative after.
yes, you can use it on coloring pages. I use eye shadow for a lot of different crafts projects.
Yes! You can use eye shadow as well.
14:38 Howwwwww cuuuuuute is that wabbit??!!! 🤘😍🤘
You'll probably curse me for making you want the PanPastels even more, but they are a completely different medium from "chalk" pastels because they seem to contain some kind of binder!
I have done drawings on Strathmore Toned Gray paper where I really worked black PanPastel into the paper and then used Prismacolors over them without any fixing at all! This would not be possible without a binding agent.
And to add to the mystery: PanPastels kind of blend together with Polychromos and Pablos...
The company is very secretive about what makes them have all these qualities. Where are the artists with science oriented day jobs when you need them? :D
Another unique quality is that they can be mixed right in the pan. I simply swipe across multiple pans, mix the color on a piece of printer paper and if it's the color I wanted I go to apply it. You absolutely do not need an abundance of colors because they mix so well. Do yourself a favor and try them!
I just bought the pan pastel black with course glitter for skys. It works well.
Oh stop!! 🤣 I already want these so badly! You definitely didn’t help. Such an enabler 😩
🤣🤣♥️♥️
The background coloring spoils my experience of adult coloring. It's a headache.
I know how you feel ,but if it’s any help I am very new to adult colouring and even though I make a lot of mistakes with my backgrounds I stay positive and work towards improving my technique. I am going to try buying some books with smaller pages so that it’s not such a large area to work on and hopefully that will help, maybe that might be useful for you as well? 😊